celibacy vows
Pledges against intimacy
Celibacy vows are formal promises to abstain from marriage and sexual activity, typically made by members of religious orders or clergy.
Catholic priests, monks, and nuns take such vows as part of their commitment to religious life: She took celibacy vows when she entered the convent.
The phrase often appears in discussions of whether religious institutions should maintain or relax these requirements.
- monasticismCloistered religious living
- monastic lifeReligious community living
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- vow of silenceSworn commitment to speechlessness
- community supportCollective assistance from neighbors
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Pledges exchanged during ceremonies
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Autonomy over intimate choices
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