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

I think to be good it's not sufficient just not to commit adultery.

From Time Magazine Archive

The safest way in England to render what is legally termed marriage absolutely indissoluble is for both parties to commit adultery.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society by Ellis, Havelock