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prostitution
[ pros-ti-too-shuhn, -tyoo- ]
/ ËprÉs tÉȘËtu ÊÉn, -Ëtyu- /
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noun
the act or practice of engaging in sex acts, as sexual intercourse, for money.
base or unworthy use, as of talent or ability.
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Origin of prostitution
First recorded in 1545â55; from Late Latin prĆstitĆ«tiĆn- (stem of prĆstitĆ«tiĆ ); see prostitute, -ion
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