What is adultery?

💕 Criminal Law • Sex Offenses CRIMLAW#033

Legal Definition

Adultery is sexual intercourse between a married person and a person that is not their spouse. It is a crime committed by both participants.

Plain English Explanation

Historically, societies have had a problem with married people cheating on their spouses and people who cheat with married people.

Related Concepts

What is bigamy? What is fornication? What is incest? What is rape? What is seduction? What is statutory rape?

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