criminal conversation

criminal conversation

n. Law

An act of adultery that gives rise to a cause of action on the part of the injured spouse.

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criminal conversation

n

1. (Law) (formerly) a common law action brought by a husband by which he claimed damages against an adulterer

2. (Law) another term for adultery

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Noun

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criminal conversation - extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations; "adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce" adultery, fornication extramarital sex, free love - sexual intercourse between individuals who are not married to one another

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