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The term "Fornication" means___________________?

Correct answer: A. Willful sexual intercourse of a man and woman not married to each other

  • A. Willful sexual intercourse of a man and woman not married to each other
  • B. Sexual intercourse by two mans with each other
  • C. None of the above
  • 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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