Florida legal term
Masochism in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Masochism” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Masochism” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Masochism” means sexual gratification achieved by a person through, or the association of sexual activity with, submission or subjection to physical pain, suffering, humiliation, torture, or death. (Fla. Stat. § 847.001)
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