prostitution
n. harlotry, act of offering sexual services for a fee, act of selling sexual favors | ||||
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Prostitution Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Prostitution
(n.)
The act or practice of prostituting or offering the body to an indiscriminate intercourse with men; common lewdness of a woman.
(n.)
The act of setting one's self to sale, or of devoting to infamous purposes what is in one's power; as, the prostitution of abilities; the prostitution of the press.
(n.)
The act or practice of prostituting or offering the body to an indiscriminate intercourse with men; common lewdness of a woman.
(n.)
The act of setting one's self to sale, or of devoting to infamous purposes what is in one's power; as, the prostitution of abilities; the prostitution of the press.
| WordNet 2.0 |
prostitution
Noun
1. offering sexual intercourse for pay
(synonym) harlotry, whoredom
(hypernym) vice crime
(derivation) prostitute
Noun
1. offering sexual intercourse for pay
(synonym) harlotry, whoredom
(hypernym) vice crime
(derivation) prostitute
| hEnglish - advanced version |
prostitution
prostitution
\pros`ti*tu"tion\ (?), n. [l. prostitutio: cf. f. prostitution.]
1. the act or practice of prostituting or offering the body to an indiscriminate intercourse with men; common lewdness of a woman.
2. the act of setting one's self to sale, or of devoting to infamous purposes what is in one's power; as, the prostitution of abilities; the prostitution of the press. "mental prostitution."
prostitution
n : offering sexual intercourse for pay [syn: harlotry, whoredom]
similar words(1)
house of prostitution
prostitution
\pros`ti*tu"tion\ (?), n. [l. prostitutio: cf. f. prostitution.]
1. the act or practice of prostituting or offering the body to an indiscriminate intercourse with men; common lewdness of a woman.
2. the act of setting one's self to sale, or of devoting to infamous purposes what is in one's power; as, the prostitution of abilities; the prostitution of the press. "mental prostitution."
prostitution
n : offering sexual intercourse for pay [syn: harlotry, whoredom]
similar words(1)
house of prostitution
Prostitution Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The 'Lectric Law Library |
Prostitution
The giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses. (Fla. Statutes '94)
Performing for hire, or offering or agreeing to perform for hire where there is an exchange of value, any of the following acts: Sexual intercourse; sodomy, or; manual or other bodily contact stimulation of the genitals of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the offender or another.(Kansas Statutes '95)
The common lewdness of a woman for gain.
In all well regulated communities this has been considered a heinous offence, for which the woman may be punished, and the keeper of a house of prostitution may be indicted for keeping a common nuisance.
So much does the law abhor this offence, that a landlord cannot recover for the use and occupation of a house let for the purpose of prostitution.
In a figurative sense, it signifies the bad use which a corrupt judge makes of the law, by making it subservient to his interest; as, the prostitution of the law, the prostitution of justice.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
The giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses. (Fla. Statutes '94)
Performing for hire, or offering or agreeing to perform for hire where there is an exchange of value, any of the following acts: Sexual intercourse; sodomy, or; manual or other bodily contact stimulation of the genitals of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the offender or another.(Kansas Statutes '95)
The common lewdness of a woman for gain.
In all well regulated communities this has been considered a heinous offence, for which the woman may be punished, and the keeper of a house of prostitution may be indicted for keeping a common nuisance.
So much does the law abhor this offence, that a landlord cannot recover for the use and occupation of a house let for the purpose of prostitution.
In a figurative sense, it signifies the bad use which a corrupt judge makes of the law, by making it subservient to his interest; as, the prostitution of the law, the prostitution of justice.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
| European Commission Glossary of Justice and home affairs |
prostitution
The selling of one’s body for sexual purposes. The EU has launched several initiatives to fight against the sex trade in women and children.(See Organised crime, website UN)
The selling of one’s body for sexual purposes. The EU has launched several initiatives to fight against the sex trade in women and children.(See Organised crime, website UN)
| SBB Glossary |
Prostitution and commercialized vice
Sex offenses of a commercialized nature, such as prostitution, keeping a bawdy house, procuring, or transporting women for immoral purposes. Attempts are included.
Sex offenses of a commercialized nature, such as prostitution, keeping a bawdy house, procuring, or transporting women for immoral purposes. Attempts are included.
| Glossary of Sociology |
PROSTITUTION
Having sex for economic gain.
Having sex for economic gain.
Prostitution Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Prostitution
"Whore" redirects here. For other uses, see Whore (disambiguation).
Prostitution is sexual intercourse in exchange for remuneration. The legal status of prostitution varies in different countries, from punishable by death to complete legality. A woman who is supported by only one man she has sexual intercourse with but does not live with is a mistress, and is not normally considered a prostitute. Male prostitutes offering services to female customers are known as "gigolos" or "escorts".
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