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Mann Act

Mann Act proper noun: a federal law passed in 1910 prohibiting transportation of women across state lines for immoral purposes.

Proper noun

Mann Act

  1. (US) A federal law passed in 1910 prohibiting transportation of women across state lines for immoral purposes.
    • Enacted during a time of great change and "moral panic," the Mann Act was originally designed to combat forced prostitution.2008 March 11, Eric Weiner, “The Long, Colorful History of the Mann Act”, in All Things Considered

Origin of Mann Act

Named for the law's author, Congressman James Robert Mann.

Questions about Mann Act

What does Mann Act mean?
Mann Act means a federal law passed in 1910 prohibiting transportation of women across state lines for immoral purposes.
What part of speech is Mann Act?
Mann Act is a proper noun.

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