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   chastity

   /ˈtʃastɪti/

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   • 1. the state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse: "vows of chastity"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French chastete, from Latin castitas, from castus ‘morally pure’ (see chaste).

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   What does chaste mean?

   • n. The condition or quality of being chaste, especially the condition of not having had sexual intercourse or of abstaining from sexual relations. [Middle English chastite, from Old French chastete, from Latin castitās, from castus, pure; see chaste .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What does chastity mean in Christianity?

   • In Christianity, the word chastity often refers to the avoidance of sexual activity outside of marriage or sexual activity without the goal of reproduction. Describing someone as unchaste is a moral judgment, and the person may take offense to this, especially if they don’t believe in the same set of morals.

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   Does the law of chastity apply to both men and women?

   • The law of chastity applies to both men and women. It includes strict abstinence from sexual relations before marriage and complete fidelity and loyalty to one's spouse after marriage. The law of chastity requires that sexual relations be reserved for marriage between a man and a woman.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHASTITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Chastity is the state of not having or never having had a sexual relationship. Learn how to pronounce chastity and see translations in different languages.

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   Chastity, also known as purity, is a virtue related to temperance. [1] Someone who is chaste refrains either from sexual activity that is considered immoral or from any sexual activity, [2] according to their state of life. In some contexts, for example when making a vow of chastity, chastity means celibacy .

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   Chastity is the quality or state of being chaste, which means abstaining from unlawful or all sexual intercourse, or having purity in conduct and intention. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases of chastity from Merriam-Webster.

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   Chastity most commonly refers to the quality or virtue of refraining from sexual activity that’s considered immoral, especially according to the teachings of a certain religion. It sometimes means about the same thing as celibacy —refraining from all sexual activity.

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   Someone who practices chastity deliberately refrains from having sex, usually for religious reasons. Many religions emphasize the importance of chastity before marriage.

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   Chastity is the state of being chaste, pure, or virtuous, especially in sexual matters. Find the origin, usage, and translations of the word chastity, as well as related terms and quotes, in this comprehensive online dictionary.

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   Chastity is the state of not having sex with anyone or only having sex with the person you are married to. Learn how to pronounce, use and translate this word with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.