Dictionary entry

Debauchery

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.