The term "Fornication" means___________________?
Correct answer: C. Willful sexual intercourse of a man and woman not married to each other
- A. None of the above
- B. Sexual intercourse by two mans with each other
- C. Willful sexual intercourse of a man and woman not married to each other
- D. None of these
Explanation
Under the PPC, fornication is willful sexual intercourse between a man and a woman who are not married to each other. Sexual intercourse between two men is not the statutory definition of fornication.
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