pandering

noun

pan·​der·​ing
1
: the act or crime of recruiting prostitutes or of arranging a situation for another to practice prostitution compare pimp entry 2
2
: the act or crime of selling or distributing visual or print media (as magazines) designed to appeal to the recipient's sexual interest

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“Pandering.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/pandering. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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