Debaucheries

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Debauchery \De*bauch"er*y\, n.; pl. {Debaucheries}.
     1. Corruption of fidelity; seduction from virtue, duty, or
        allegiance.
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              The republic of Paris will endeavor to complete the


              debauchery of the army.               --Burke.
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     2. Excessive indulgence of the appetites; especially,
        excessive indulgence of lust; intemperance; sensuality;
        habitual lewdness.
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              Oppose . . . debauchery by temperance. --Sprat.
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