criminal conversation
Americannoun
noun
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(formerly) a common law action brought by a husband by which he claimed damages against an adulterer
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another term for adultery
Etymology
Origin of criminal conversation
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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“There’s a big social conversation taking place right now, and big brands are right in the middle of it,” he said.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023
HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” took pop culture by storm in August and helped advance the social conversation ignited by the death of George Floyd.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2021
And not just internally — having a social conversation publicly about how society thinks these things should be addressed.
From The Verge • Sep. 16, 2020
Social media platforms have become the primary forum for social conversation.
From Economist • May 7, 2018
Light social conversation, designed to keep the party going, prevails.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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