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licentious

[lahy-sen-shuhs] / laɪˈsɛn ʃəs /


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The Comstock Act is a Victorian-era law named for a vice crusader who took aim at conduct he deemed licentious.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2023

Monica dedicated her life to prayers for the salvation of her family, especially her disreputable and licentious son, Augustine.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2018

They were middle class, not rich but stable, and the church provided an enveloping community; Kimbanguists follow strict rules, which forbid alcohol, tobacco, visiting night clubs, and other licentious entertainment.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 9, 2015

In a heated exchange, DSK accused prosecutors of making exaggerated claims to paint him as a licentious figure.

From Time • Feb. 13, 2015

We have lived together for fifteen years, without one licentious or angry word.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole




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