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Fornication (Noun)

Extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations; "adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The couple's marriage was strained due to his ongoing fornication with a coworker.
She filed for divorce citing his fornication as the primary reason for the breakdown of their marriage.
The concept of fornication in this sense is often tied to the idea of a breach of the marital covenant.
In many countries, fornication is considered a valid reason for a spouse to seek a divorce.
The husband's fornication not only hurt his wife emotionally but also undermined the trust and intimacy in their relationship.

Voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Many religious traditions view fornication as a sin that can damage one's spiritual well-being.
In ancient Greece and Rome, fornication was not necessarily viewed as morally wrong.
The law prohibited fornication and imposed penalties on those found guilty of the act.
Some strict cultures still consider fornication to be a shameful and punishable offense.
Historically, the Catholic Church has considered fornication to be a mortal sin.