PROSTITUTION


Meaning of PROSTITUTION in English

/pros'ti tooh"sheuhn, -tyooh"-/ , n.

1. the act or practice of engaging in sexual intercourse for money.

2. base or unworthy use, as of talent or ability.

[ 1545-55; prostitution- (s. of prostitutio ). See PROSTITUTE, -ION ]

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