prostitution

noun

pros·ti·tu·tion | \ ˌprä-stə-ˈtü-shən

, -ˈtyü-\

Definition of prostitution

1 : the act or practice of engaging in promiscuous sexual relations especially for money

2 : the state of being prostituted : debasement

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Examples of prostitution in a Sentence

She was arrested for prostitution. Writing commercials was a prostitution of his talents.

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Senators unanimously backed Senate Bill 46, which would add a $5,000 fine on top of other penalties for soliciting prostitutes or maintaining a place of prostitution. — Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin Senate sends Gov. Tony Evers abortion legislation he has promised to veto," 5 June 2019 Companies involved in producing and selling Korean pop music have plunged since Lee Seung-hyun, a major star and member of the group Big Bang, was charged with involvement in a prostitution ring over the weekend. — Mike Bird, WSJ, "K-Pop Stocks Can Still Hit the High Notes," 12 Mar. 2019 After a five-hour hearing last week, Mundelein trustees voted to suspend the business license of a spa where a masseuse was charged with prostitution last month. — Rick Kambic, chicagotribune.com, "Following prostitution arrest, Mundelein suspends spa's business license," 10 July 2018 The 54-year-old woman was booked with prostitution by massage and practicing without a massage therapist license, according to an arrest report. — Michelle Hunter, NOLA.com, "Metairie woman booked with prostitution by massage: JPSO," 27 Apr. 2018 An assistant basketball coach at Texas Southern University was reportedly suspended from his position after the school learned he had been charged with prostitution earlier this year. — Robert Downen, Houston Chronicle, "TSU coach reportedly charged with prostitution," 13 Apr. 2018 The business has something in common with prostitution, reflects Dominic Akyel of the University of Cologne. — The Economist, "Why undertakers are worried," 12 Apr. 2018 Patrick also has been charged with prostitution and Trout is facing a conspiracy charge. — Greg Norman, Fox News, "Couple busted for allegedly running brothel out of home, with kids inside, to fund heroin addiction," 4 Apr. 2018 Benavides was arrested in November 2015 and charged with compelling prostitution in cases involving at least nine female clients. — Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, "Ex-San Antonio attorney accused in sex case told brother to ‘destroy’ DVDs," 28 Mar. 2018

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