"nuptial act" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nuptial acts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} nuptial act (plural nuptial acts)
  1. (Catholicism) Vaginal intercourse between a married couple. Categories (topical): Catholicism
    Sense id: en-nuptial_act-en-noun-C00gYNHK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Catholicism, Christianity

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