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
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The soccer star opens up about creating her first collection of tableware and her love affair with an espresso machine By Rachel Wallace March 19, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ringo Starr and his Ludwig drums Starr’s love affair with his Ludwig drums stretches to the earliest days of the Beatles.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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We've long been obsessed with the 27-year-old beauty queen, and are equally invested in her romance with Timothée Chalamet.—
Lena Raab,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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The office romances in Suits may have been swoon-worthy, but the cast’s real-life relationships are just as sweet.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Enjoy a few photos of their love, over 56 years, below.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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TikTok Reacts The video struck a chord with TikTok users, who flooded the comments with messages of love and support.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Criminal conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminal%20conversation. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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