commit adultery

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Various religions cite the commandments slightly differently, but widely published versions of the Sixth Commandment say, "Thou shalt not commit adultery."

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2020

“Exodus 20:14, the Seventh Commandment, simply says, ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery.’

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2018

Moreover, Ms. Cole called out his “hypocrisy” for “preaching feminist ideals” while using their marriage as a “shield” to commit adultery.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2017

Last year he told Task & Purpose, a news site that covers the military, that he did not commit adultery and was merely communicating with a woman while going through a divorce.

From Washington Post

No one will be less likely to commit adultery, or to dishonour his father and mother, or to fall in his religious duties?

From The Republic by Jowett, Benjamin