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debauchery

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de⋅bauch⋅er⋅y

  [di-baw-chuh-ree]
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–noun, plural -er⋅ies.
1. excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; intemperance.
2. Archaic. seduction from duty, allegiance, or virtue.
Origin:
1635–45; debauch + -ery
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de·bauch·er·y   (dĭ-bô'chə-rē)   
n.   pl. de·bauch·er·ies

    1. Extreme indulgence in sensual pleasures; dissipation.

    2. debaucheries Orgies.

  2. Archaic Seduction from morality, allegiance, or duty.

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