While "that pervert" is not a legal term, the social label has profound legal consequences. In family court, a parent accused of being a "pervert" can lose custody before any criminal charges are filed. In employment law, being publicly identified as is often grounds for immediate termination—legal or not.
Today, the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) makes a crucial distinction between a and a paraphilic disorder . that pervert
The definition of a "pervert" varies significantly by culture and dictionary: While "that pervert" is not a legal term,