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commercial sex industry  

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  • Prostitution is defined as “the act or practice of indulging in promiscuous sexual relations especially for money” (Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary). Often referred to as the oldest profession, prostitution has existed throughout history and across cultures. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Commercial Sex Industry]

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