Up until the mid- to late-twentieth century, laws granting _______ protected men from being prosecuted for having forcible sex with their wives.

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Marital exemption laws historically protected husbands from prosecution for certain acts committed against their wives, including rape, under the belief that marriage implied consent to sexual relations at any time.

Up Until the Mid- to Late-Twentieth Century, Laws Granting _______