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adultery

/ˈædʌltəri/ noun · British & US
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What does adultery mean?

noun

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse; the state of being unfaithful to one's spouse.

Example

"The scandal of adultery ruined the politician's reputation."

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