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Vagrancy

Definition

Vagrancy refers to the act or state of being a vagrant, which is an individual who is without a permanent home or regular employment and instead relies on public support or engages in casual labor.

Senses

Noun

1. The state or condition of being a vagrant.
2. The act of vagrant behavior, such as wandering aimlessly, begging or engaging in petty crimes.

Related Verb Forms

• Vagrant (verb): To live as a vagrant; wander without a settled home.

Usage

Vagrancy can encompass various concepts and contexts, both popular and local. It can describe the condition of homelessness, the act of wandering or begging, or even the historical phenomenon of traveling laborers. Below are sample sentences illustrating different uses:

1. Vagrancy is a persistent issue in big cities, with many people living on the streets.
2. The police arrested the man for vagrancy after finding him loitering near the train station.
3. During the Great Depression, vagrancy became more prevalent as many individuals lost their jobs and homes.
4. She chose a life of vagrancy, traveling from place to place, seeking new experiences.
5. In some regions, vagrancy laws are enforced more strictly than others, leading to different rates of homelessness.

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