### Question
Can you define what prior sex offense conviction means?


### Answer
**Prior sex offense conviction** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 2247*:

> given that term in section 2426(b).

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2247*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 109A-SEXUAL ABUSE**

