prostitution
the act or practice of engaging in sex acts, as sexual intercourse, for money.
base or unworthy use, as of talent or ability.
Origin of prostitution
1Other words from prostitution
- an·ti·pros·ti·tu·tion, adjective, noun
Words Nearby prostitution
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How to use prostitution in a sentence
prostitution is not a crime in Brazil, and has been a recognized occupation since 2002.
Rio de Janeiro’s Termas Centaurus: Justin Bieber’s Alleged Brothel | Culture Team | November 2, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTprostitution opponents cite scientific studies; supporters of legalization find flaws in the data.
‘Borgen’: The Television Show That Could Solve the Government Shutdown | Andrew Romano | October 6, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTprostitution in Italy is not illegal, unless it is with an underage minor.
Ruby the Heart Stealer in Court for Berlusconi Trial | Barbie Latza Nadeau | January 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTprostitution is not a crime in Italy unless it is with a minor.
As Berlusconi Returns, Ruby the Heart-Stealer Pops Up in Mexico | Barbie Latza Nadeau | December 11, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTprostitution in Italy is not a crime unless it is with a minor.
Italy: Despite Bunga Bunga Trial, Berlusconi Ponders Run for President | Barbie Latza Nadeau | June 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
prostitution exists wherever a woman makes the selling of her charms a trade.
Woman and Socialism | August BebelPaul Kampffmeyer—prostitution as a social class phenomenon and the social and political struggle against it.
Woman and Socialism | August Bebelprostitution disappears and monogamy, instead of going out of existence, at last becomes a reality—for men also.
The Origin of the Family Private Property and the State | Frederick Engelsprostitution is not an easy or agreeable subject to treat; it will be disposed of, therefore, in the fewest words possible.
Twentieth Century Socialism | Edmond Kellyprostitution is generally the direct result of the disgrace put upon a woman by loss of virtue.
Twentieth Century Socialism | Edmond Kelly
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