Buggery
noun
Unnatural sexual intercourse, especially of one man with another or a woman with another woman.
The law states that buggery is a punishable offense.
Often appears as...
- convicted of buggery
- punishable by buggery
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
An unpleasant situation or activity; nonsense or mess.
I've had enough of this buggery, I'm going home.
Often appears as...
- enough of this buggery
- what a buggery
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Unnatural sexual intercourse, especially of one man with another or a woman with another woman.
The law states that buggery is a punishable offense.
Often appears as...
- convicted of buggery
- punishable by buggery
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
An unpleasant situation or activity; nonsense or mess.
I've had enough of this buggery, I'm going home.
Often appears as...
- enough of this buggery
- what a buggery
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Criminal Offense
In the past, 'buggery' referred to acts deemed illegal, which now vary by region.
His grandfather faced charges of buggery in the 1950s.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitivity Required
Use with caution as 'buggery' may offend or upset due to associations with discrimination.
You should avoid using 'buggery' in discussions about sexual orientation.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Understanding its use in historical legal context is key, as modern laws have changed.
Studying old court records, one might encounter the term 'buggery' often.
Pro Tip 1/3Criminal Offense
In the past, 'buggery' referred to acts deemed illegal, which now vary by region.
His grandfather faced charges of buggery in the 1950s.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitivity Required
Use with caution as 'buggery' may offend or upset due to associations with discrimination.
You should avoid using 'buggery' in discussions about sexual orientation.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Understanding its use in historical legal context is key, as modern laws have changed.
Studying old court records, one might encounter the term 'buggery' often.
Pro Tip 1/3Criminal Offense
In the past, 'buggery' referred to acts deemed illegal, which now vary by region.
His grandfather faced charges of buggery in the 1950s.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitivity Required
Use with caution as 'buggery' may offend or upset due to associations with discrimination.
You should avoid using 'buggery' in discussions about sexual orientation.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Understanding its use in historical legal context is key, as modern laws have changed.
Studying old court records, one might encounter the term 'buggery' often.
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