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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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Debauchery

De*bauch"er*y\, n.; pl. Debaucheries. 1. Corruption of fidelity; seduction from virtue, duty, or allegiance.

The republic of Paris will endeavor to complete the debauchery of the army. --Burke.

2. Excessive indulgence of the appetites; especially, excessive indulgence of lust; intemperance; sensuality; habitual lewdness.

Oppose . . . debauchery by temperance. --Sprat.
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Language Translation for : debauchery
Spanish: libertinaje,
German: die Ausschweifung,
Japanese: 酒色にふけること
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