licentiousness

/laɪˈsɛnʃəsnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being sexually immoral or disregarding accepted moral rules.
    • The historian wrote about the licentiousness of the ancient Roman emperors.
    • Many religious leaders preached against the licentiousness of the era.
    • The scandal revealed the licentiousness hidden behind the company's respectable image.
  2. A lack of restraint or disregard for rules and laws.
    • His licentiousness with company funds eventually got him fired.
    • The licentiousness of the mob led to widespread vandalism.
    • The government cracked down on the licentiousness of the press.
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