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Sensual indulgence rued by each involved (10)

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I believe the answer is:

debauchery

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'sensual indulgence' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'rued by each involved' is the wordplay.
'involved' is an anagram indicator (involved can mean confusing or complex).
'rued'+'by'+'each'='ruedbyeach'
'ruedbyeach' with letters rearranged gives 'DEBAUCHERY'.

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(Other definitions for debauchery that I've seen before include "dissolution" , "Indecent behaviour" , "Excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or drugs" , "Excessive intemperance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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