Licentiousness
Definition
An archaic and rare form for licentiousness, libertinism, exaggerated sensuality, or immorality; a structural behavior characterized by a lack of moral restraint, debauchery, or lust. In ancient translations of ecclesiastical texts and medieval Romanian manuscripts, the term was used as a popular equivalent for bodily vices condemned by religious dogmas.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Licentiousness
- Lewdness
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun with standard structural singular and plural inflectional variations. |
| Formation | Abstract noun derived from the base loanword 'aselghie' combined with the native Romanian nominalizing suffix '-iciune'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.sel.gʲi.ˈt͡ʃju.ne] |
| Source | Glossary of Historical Romanian Literature and Ancient Religious Manuscripts |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În predica sa, mitropolitul osândea cu asprime orice formă de aselghiciune care tulbura liniștea sufletească a comunității.
EN: In his sermon, the metropolitan harshly condemned any form of licentiousness that disturbed the spiritual peace of the community.
RO: Hronica veche menționează că acel domnitor a căzut în păcatul de aselghiciune, risipind avuția țării pe petreceri.
EN: The old chronicle mentions that the ruler fell into the sin of debauchery, wasting the country's wealth on parties.
RO: Ucenicul a fost îndemnat să își păzească mintea de gândurile de aselghiciune prin post și rugăciune neîncetată.
EN: The disciple was urged to guard his mind against thoughts of lewdness through fasting and unceasing prayer.
Idioms & Phrases
Păcat de aselghiciune / Sin of licentiousness / carnality
RO: Concept teologic tradițional referitor la încălcarea normelor de castitate și sobrietate prin fapte trupești neîngăduite.
EN: A traditional theological concept referring to the violation of chastity and sobriety standards through forbidden bodily deeds.
Viață plină de aselghiciune / Dissolute life / lewd lifestyle
RO: Existență dezordonată structural, axată exclusiv pe satisfacerea plăcerilor materiale și refuzul disciplinei morale.
EN: A structurally disordered existence focused exclusively on satisfying material pleasures and rejecting moral discipline.
Nărav de aselghiciune / Habit of debauchery
RO: Înclinație psihologică sau viciu persistent descris în textele morale vechi ca fiind greu de îndreptat fără asceză.
EN: A psychological inclination or persistent vice described in old moral texts as difficult to correct without asceticism.
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