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| has gloss | eng: The Red Light Abatement Act was a vice law brought about by the California Progressives, who wanted to get rid of prostitution. They felt that it was not only immoral, it also caused physical harm to the people who engaged in it. While they were not aware of the microscopic effects on the body, they were certain it caused damage. The Act was passed by the California legislature and signed by Progressive Governor Hiram Johnson in 1913, and became effective on 3 November 1914. Under the Act, brothels around the state were eventually shut down. |
| lexicalization | eng: Red Light Abatement Act |
| instance of | (noun) a building where prostitutes are available bagnio, house of prostitution, sporting house, bawdyhouse, brothel, whorehouse, bordello, cathouse, house of ill repute |
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