libertinism

noun

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1
as in dissoluteness
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior a group of urban bohemians who were better known for their libertinism than for their intellectualism

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as in corruption
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society even by the standards of ancient Rome, Caligula's reign was marked by a libertinism that went beyond the pale

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“Libertinism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libertinism. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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