Importuning generally means to urge or solicit someone persistently and insistently. More specifically, in legal terms—especially in Ohio's sex offense laws—importuning refers to the act of soliciting a minor to engage in sexual activity. This can include asking, enticing, or coercing a person under a certain age to participate in sexual conduct. The law typically addresses importuning as a serious criminal offense with severe penalties. For example, in Ohio, importuning is defined under Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.07 and can involve soliciting minors under various age thresholds for sexual activity. Penalties can range from felony charges to imprisonment, fines, and mandatory sex offender registration. Outside legal usage, importuning means to make repeated, forceful requests, often causing annoyance or slight problems. So, broadly:
- In everyday language, importuning means persistently urging or requesting.
- In legal contexts, especially related to sex crimes, importuning is the act of soliciting minors for sexual activity, which is a serious criminal offense.
This covers both the general and legal meanings of importuning. Let me know if you'd like details on legal penalties or specific jurisdictional laws.
