sodomy
/'sɔdəmi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Anal intercourse: The specific sexual act of intercourse via the anus, typically referring to an act committed by a man with another man or a woman.
- A historical legal term: In many legal systems, "sodomy" has been used as a broad, often archaic term for various sexual acts deemed unnatural, which could include anal intercourse, bestiality, or other non-procreative sexual acts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The ancient law criminalized sodomy.
- The legal definition of sodomy has varied widely across different cultures and historical periods.
Advanced Usage
- Legal and Historical Context: The term is heavily associated with historical legal codes (e.g., sodomy laws) and is now often considered outdated, clinical, or offensive in everyday language. Modern legal and medical terminology typically uses more precise terms like "anal intercourse" or "anal sex."
- "Crime against nature": An archaic synonymous legal phrase sometimes used interchangeably with "sodomy" in old statutes.
Variants and Related Words
- Sodomite (noun, archaic/offensive): A person who engages in sodomy.
- Sodomize (verb, often offensive): To subject someone to sodomy.
Synonyms
- Anal intercourse: The precise, modern term for the specific act.
- Anal sex: A common modern synonym.
- Bugger (verb/noun, chiefly British, vulgar): A coarse synonym for the act or a person who engages in it.
Notes on Usage
- Caution: The term "sodomy" carries strong historical, legal, and often pejorative connotations. It is rarely used in polite or contemporary conversation. In modern contexts, more specific and neutral terms like "anal sex" are preferred for clear communication without negative historical baggage.
- Legal Note: So-called "sodomy laws" have been invalidated in many jurisdictions, such as the United States following the Supreme Court decision in (2003).
Noun
- intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman