licentiousness

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Of the ill Consequences of Theftbote, and the Licentiousness of Felons in Newgate.

From An Enquiry into the Causes of the Frequent Executions at Tyburn (1725) by Mandeville, Bernard

Licentiousness, like a cancer, was eating into the heart of Roman society; and this was to grow still worse.

From Roman Women by Brittain, Alfred

Love without Law was License, and he trusted that Mr. Palfrey was not inviting them to approve of Licentiousness….

From The Foolish Lovers by Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer)

Licentiousness and profligacy had sapped the strength of the army during the weak preceding reigns, and Alexander sought earnestly to overcome this corruption and restore the rigid ancient discipline.

From Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

Licentiousness, debauchery, the demoralized condition of the home and family ties, made all society corrupt.

From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)