Mendicancy (noun)

The act or practice of begging, especially as a way of life or profession.

Origin:

From latin mendicantia, from mendicare "to beg".

Examples:

1. Mendicancy is a common problem in many urban areas, where homeless people rely on begging for survival.
2. The law was passed to curb mendicancy and to help beggars find more sustainable means of livelihood.
3. The mendicancy rate in the city has been increasing every year, despite efforts to address poverty and homelessness.
4. The mendicancy is a social problem that requires a multifaceted approach, addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality.
5. Begging and mendicancy is a form of poverty and a violation of human rights.