Dayouth

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Dayouth or dayyuth (Arabic: دَيُّوث) is an Arabic-derived term for a person who is apathetic or permissive with regard to adulterous behaviour from a spouse. There are many variations in how dayouth is spelled, including dayyuth, dayuuth, dayoos, or dayooth. Related terms in English may include cuckold or wittold. The term dayouth has historically held religious, legal and familial implications, depending on time and region, especially if a liaison results in pregnancy. Arabs of various religions often conceive the concept of the dayouth in a negative light, either personally or scripturally. The term has also permeated into populations that have religious denominations with such explications (such as Islamic jurisprudence) or geographically adjacent populations where the term is in usage. The public perception within non-Arab communities that have adopted the notion of the dayouth as a loan-word varies. This ranges from criticism of its usage as a pejorative being suggestive of acceptance...

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