"antisodomy" meaning in English

See antisodomy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: anti- + sodomy Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|anti|sodomy}} anti- + sodomy Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} antisodomy (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly law) Seeking to prevent or prohibit sodomy Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Law Translations (seeking to prevent or prohibit sodomy): antissodomia (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-antisodomy-en-adj-Ak0HWKkv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with anti- Topics: law

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