Fornication, or simple fornication, is a term which refers to consensual sexual intercourse between two persons not married to each otherhttp://www.m-w.com/dictionary/fornication. In contrast adultery is consensual sex where one or both of the partners are married to someone else. The origin of the word derives from Latin. The word fornix means "an archway" or "vault" (in Rome, prostitutes could be solicited there). More directly, fornicatio means "done in the archway"; thus a euphemism for prostitution. Fornication is dealt with differently in various religions, societies and cultures. Religions For a broad overview, see Religion and sexuality. Laws The laws on fornication have historically been tied with religion and the legal and political traditions within the particular jurisdiction. In the common law countries (England, USA, Canada, Australia, etc.), the Cour

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