Fornication
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Definition
Fornication is sexual intercourse between people who are not married to each other, or sex considered illicit in another way. The word can also be used more broadly for sex in general.
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What does fornication mean?
Fornication primarily refers to sexual intercourse between people who are not married to each other. It can also describe sexual intercourse regarded as illicit for another reason, particularly in religious or moral contexts.
Broader use
In some uses, fornication is a general or colloquial word for sexual intercourse, without the narrower focus on unmarried partners or illicit sex.