Vagrancy (noun)

The state or condition of being a vagrant; the action of wandering from place to place without a permanent home or means of livelihood.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french vagrance, from medieval latin vagantia, from latin vagari "wander".

Examples:

1. Vagrancy is a criminal offense in many jurisdictions.
2. The Vagrancy Act of 1824 made it a crime to beg or sleep rough in England and Wales.
3. He was arrested for vagrancy, because he had no visible means of support.
4. Many people become homeless and fall into vagrancy due to poverty, unemployment or other social issues.
5. The government has implemented policies to address vagrancy and homelessness.