Sodomy

usgb/ˈsɑːdəmi/
noun

A sexual act that involves anal or oral sex.

Under certain laws, sodomy is considered a punishable crime.
Visual representation of "sodomy" - A sexual act that involves anal or oral sex.

Often appears as...

  • commit sodomy
  • charge of sodomy

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Formal, Disapproving

Academic

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Legal Charge

Used in legal contexts to describe a crime in places where it's illegal.

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The man faced a sodomy charge in a country where it's criminalized.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware of cultural and regional attitudes towards sodomy; it's sensitive or taboo in many societies.

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Discussions of sodomy led to heated debates in a culturally conservative community.
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Historical Context

Historically, sodomy laws have changed and can vary vastly by location and time period.

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Sodomy was decriminalized in the UK in 1967, reflecting societal shifts.
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