"Mann Act" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named for the law's author, Congressman James Robert Mann. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Mann Act
  1. (US, law) A federal law passed in 1910 prohibiting transportation of women across state lines for immoral purposes. Wikipedia link: James Robert Mann (Illinois politician) Tags: US Categories (topical): Law

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