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sodomie

sodomy

noun soh-doh-MEE Rare
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Origin: From the biblical city of Sodom, via Late Latin 'sodomia'.

Usage Note

Sodomie is a formal and legal term in French, used in medical, legal, and theological registers. It is not a casual or colloquial word and should be used only in appropriate analytical or academic contexts. The related verb is sodomiser. The word appears in French law and literature without the same degree of taboo as in some other languages, but remains a sensitive term.

Examples

"Le code pénal mentionne la sodomie dans ses définitions."

Natural Translation

The penal code mentions sodomy in its definitions.

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