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adultery

The correct spelling is adultery.

How to pronounce adultery

/əˈdʌltəɹi/
noun

IPA: /əˈdʌltəɹi/

Say it like: Adu-lte-ree

The correct spelling is adultery. Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse. For example: "She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high."

Usage Examples

She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse.
  2. 2.Lewdness or unchastity of thought as well as act, as forbidden by the seventh commandment.
  3. 3.Faithlessness in religion.
  4. 4.The fine and penalty formerly imposed for the offence of adultery.
  5. 5.The intrusion of a person into a bishopric during the life of the bishop.

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