prostitution

[ pros-ti-too-shuhn, -tyoo- ]

/ ˌprɒs tɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu- /

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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 1545–55; from Late Latin prōstitūtiōn- (stem of prōstitūtiō ); see prostitute, -ion

an·ti·pros·ti·tu·tion, adjective, noun

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|DAILY BEAST
Prostitution 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|DAILY BEAST
Prostitution 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|DAILY BEAST
Prostitution 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|DAILY BEAST

Prostitution 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|DAILY BEAST
Prostitution exists wherever a woman makes the selling of her charms a trade.
Woman and Socialism|August Bebel
Paul Kampffmeyer—Prostitution as a social class phenomenon and the social and political struggle against it.
Woman and Socialism|August Bebel
Prostitution 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 Engels
Prostitution is not an easy or agreeable subject to treat; it will be disposed of, therefore, in the fewest words possible.
Twentieth Century Socialism|Edmond Kelly
Prostitution is generally the direct result of the disgrace put upon a woman by loss of virtue.
Twentieth Century Socialism|Edmond Kelly