libertinism
or lib·er·tin·age
libertine practices or habits of life; disregard of authority or convention in sexual or religious matters.
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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 | VariousThe 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 TolstoyAgain, he said that we were to avoid libertinism, and to that end choose one woman, to whom we should remain faithful.
My Religion | Leo TolstoyThere 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 MartineThat 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
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