as in love affair
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Recent Examples of criminal conversation
Howard sued his wife’s lover for alienation of affection and criminal conversation, according to court records.
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Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2019
North Carolina is one of about a half-dozen states that allow lawsuits accusing a cheating spouse’s lover of alienation of affection and criminal conversation.
—Emery P. Dalesio, The Seattle Times, 5 Sep. 2017
Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2019
North Carolina is one of about a half-dozen states that allow lawsuits accusing a cheating spouse’s lover of alienation of affection and criminal conversation.
—Emery P. Dalesio, The Seattle Times, 5 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criminal conversation
Noun
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Fashion is having a love affair with Jean-Michel Basquiat.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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People really respond to that boy/girl love affair thing and that was sort of unintentional.Josh Weiss, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Always an avid reader of romance and all things spicy, Cecilia fell in love with historical romance and craved to tell her own stories.Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, Ethan and Joy’s romance itself only intermittently compels on its own merits.Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time.Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s relationship was one of love, respect, and long-lasting admiration.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Criminal conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminal%20conversation. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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