### Question
How is the term sexual assault defined?


### Answer
The term **sexual assault** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 3772* as the following:

> any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by Federal, tribal, or State law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3772*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 238-SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS&apos; RIGHTS**

