adultery

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Although it had been in use in Washington for the last century, the “lustful dispositions” doctrine dates back much further, to church courts in England that dealt with charges of adultery.

From Seattle Times

A Ponkapoag wife who converted to Christianity was accused of adultery, narrowly escaped being hanged and was condemned to 30 lashes.

From New York Times

People will no longer have to cite adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion as a reason - just that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.

From BBC

Hadd offences include theft, which can be punishable by amputating the offender's hand, and adultery, which can carry the penalty of death by stoning.

From BBC

Women accused of adultery were stoned to death.

From New York Times