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libertinism

or lib·er·tin·age

[ lib-er-tee-niz-uhm, -ti- ]

/ ˈlɪb ər tiˌnɪz əm, -tɪ- /

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noun

libertine practices or habits of life; disregard of authority or convention in sexual or religious matters.

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Origin of libertinism

First recorded in 1605–15; libertine + -ism

Words nearby libertinism

libertarian, Libertas, liberté, égalité, fraternité, liberticide, libertine, libertinism, liberty, Liberty Bell, Liberty bodice, Liberty bond, liberty cap

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How to use libertinism in a sentence

In his early years he dissipated almost all his patrimony in libertinism and debauchery.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8|Various
The phrase εἴ μὴ ἐπὶ πορνείᾳ is, word for word, "if this is not through libertinism" (to give one's self up to libertinism).
My Religion|Leo Tolstoy
Again, he said that we were to avoid libertinism, and to that end choose one woman, to whom we should remain faithful.
My Religion|Leo Tolstoy
There is an affected humility more insufferable than downright pride, as hypocrisy is more abominable than libertinism.
Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness|Arthur Martine

That teeming town at the mouth of the Klondike set a pace in libertinism that has never been equalled.
The Trail of '98|Robert W. Service