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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 chastity mean?

   • Chastity refers to the state of not having sex with anyone, or of only having sex with your husband or wife. He took a vow of chastity and celibacy. (Collins English Dictionary)

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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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   What does being chaste mean?

   • the state of not having sex with anyone or only having sex with the person you are married to; being chaste Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide

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   What does 'castidade' mean?

   • Castidade is the state of not having sexual relationships or never having had sex (definition 1). It is also the state of not (definition 2). Learn more about the term 'castidade' at the 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 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 is a virtue related to temperance that involves refraining from sexual activity that is considered immoral or any sexual activity, according to one's state of life. Learn about the origin, meaning, and practice of chastity in different Abrahamic religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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   Chastity is the quality or virtue of refraining from sexual activity that’s considered immoral, especially according to a certain religion. Learn about the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word chastity, and see how it differs from related terms like celibacy and purity.

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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 not having sex with anyone, or of only having sex with your husband or wife. Learn more about the synonyms, word origin, and usage of chastity with sentences and quotations.