noun
- voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse
Usage: legal term; formal
Examples
- The divorce was granted on grounds of adultery.
- In some cultures, adultery is considered a serious crime.
- The marriage ended when his adultery was discovered.
- She filed for divorce citing her husband’s adultery.
- Adultery was once punishable by law in many states.
- The novel explores themes of adultery and betrayal.