Tracing the legal history of the kiss—from property and contracts to consent

September 2, 2026 · 8:50 pm 1 sources

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• Tracing the legal history of the kiss—from property and contracts to consent
  Phys.org · September 2, 2026 20:50
  Is a kiss just a kiss? Or is it a sign of love, affection, a biological urge, a contract or even an assault? Law, history, evolution and anthropology show that it can be all those things.