vows of chastity
Abstinence commitment sworn
Vows of chastity are formal promises to abstain from sexual activity, typically made by members of religious orders such as monks, nuns, and priests.
The vows may be temporary or lifelong, and their specific requirements vary by tradition—some prohibit all sexual contact, others only marriage.
She took vows of chastity when she entered the convent.
Breaking such vows is considered a serious breach of religious commitment.
- solemn promiseFormal binding commitment
- sworn oathFormal binding promise
- self-restraintVoluntary impulse control
- celibacyAbstaining from intimate relations
- moralityRight and wrong principles
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Pledges exchanged during ceremonies
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Frequent casual sexual encounters
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Formal union between partners
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