Definition of CHASTITY

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a saint who is often held up as a model of chastity vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

Recent Examples on the Web An Important Historical Document’ on Dating The 1940s was not exactly a time of extreme chastity. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, "‘Baby, It's Cold Outside' Was Controversial From the Beginning. Here’s What to Know About Consent in the 1940s," 5 Dec. 2019 The nonprofit arm works for Upper Midwest Catholic schools to support educational technology and chastity and abstinence education. — J.d. Duggan, Twin Cities, "From pioneer roots to modern day, Catholic United sees steady growth," 1 Dec. 2019 This represents the attitude of many centuries in which rape was considered a property crime against a husband or father, robbing them of a woman’s virginity or chastity, which were the father’s to give away to a spouse. — The Economist, "Johnson How to talk about unspeakable things," 14 Nov. 2019 These accessories, also a sign of chastity, adorn Elizabeth’s dress and dangle from her neck. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Three Portraits of Victorious Queen Elizabeth I to Be Displayed Together for the First Time," 15 Nov. 2019 Missionaries with the Culture Project travel across the country, speaking to Catholic school, youth and young adult groups about the ideals of chastity, modesty and pure love. — Sam Boyer, cleveland, "All good things, like this, must come to an end: Whit & Whimsey," 18 Oct. 2019 The ropes have three knots that symbolize the priests’ vows of poverty, obedience and chastity. — Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, "Catholic priest found guilty of sexually abusing girls at his D.C. parish," 15 Aug. 2019 Jesuits also take the three traditional vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, plus a fourth vow that says Jesuits must accept whatever mission the Pope requires. — Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, "Brebeuf Jesuit Indianapolis controversy: What are Jesuits?," 20 June 2019 Martin recalled that during the previous World Meeting of Families, held in Philadelphia in 2015, the only official event about gay Catholics featured a gay man and his mother speaking about chastity. — Washington Post, "Vatican-backed family rally to have speech on welcoming gays," 11 June 2018

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“Chastity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chastity?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=c&file=chasti04. Accessed 24 Feb. 2020.