licentious

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The Comstock Act is a Victorian-era law named for a vice crusader who took aim at conduct he deemed licentious.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2023

Monica dedicated her life to prayers for the salvation of her family, especially her disreputable and licentious son, Augustine.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2018

The story, set in Rome in 509 B.C., tells of the occupying Etruscan prince Tarquinius, a tyrannical and licentious ruler, who is leading Rome in its war against the Greeks.

From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2015

In a heated exchange, DSK accused prosecutors of making exaggerated claims to paint him as a licentious figure.

From Time • Feb. 13, 2015

A rude and proud as well as licentious and undisciplined man finds contempt from her who should be his congenial helpmeet a constantly galling spur.

From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Wingfield, Lewis