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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 De·bauch·er·y n.; pl. Debaucheries
 1. Corruption of fidelity; seduction from virtue, duty, or allegiance.
    The republic of Paris will endeavor to complete the debauchery of the army.   --Burke.
 2. Excessive indulgence of the appetites; especially, excessive indulgence of lust; intemperance; sensuality; habitual lewdness.
    Oppose . . . debauchery by temperance.   --Sprat.