sodomy

Definition of "sodomy"
  1. A sexual act involving anal copulation that, when nonconsensual or performed with someone incapable of giving consent, is a criminal offense across all states.
How to use "sodomy" in a sentence
  1. The accused was convicted of sodomy following the presentation of indisputable evidence.
  2. Consensual sodomy cannot be prosecuted as a criminal offense, due to constitutional principles.
  3. Consensual sodomy between adults has been increasingly less prosecuted in recent times.

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