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Meaning of trans panic defense | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A claim of self-defense against an unwanted transgender sexual advance.

informal

Examples

“The “trans panic defense” is an outgrowth of the “gay panic defense” that was first articulated by Edward J. Kempf, a clinical psychiatrist who wished to identify a particular mental disorder related to homosexuality.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

trans patient trans person trans tape trans widow trans woman trans womanhood