prostitution: Meaning and Definition of

pros•ti•tu•tion

Pronunciation: (pros"ti-t'shun, -ty'-), [key]
— n.
  1. the act or practice of engaging in sexual intercourse for money.
  2. base or unworthy use, as of talent or ability.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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