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The definition of chastity is a quality held by someone pure, modest or celibate.

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A virgin is an example of chastity.
Faithful married couples are examples of chastity.

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See chastity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the quality or state of being chaste; specif.,

virtuousness
sexual abstinence; celibacy
decency or modesty
simplicity of style

Origin: ME chastite < OFr chastete < L castitas: see chaste

See chastity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The condition or quality of being pure or chaste.
a. Virginity.
b. Virtuous character.
c. Celibacy.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English chastite

Origin: , from Old French chastete

Origin: , from Latin castitās

Origin: , from castus, pure; see chaste

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