What does the cryptic crossword clue "Desire unity, eschewing European lack of morals (10)" mean?

The definition is "lack of morals". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WANT (synonym="desire") + ON (synonym="ON") + NESS (synonym="unity") = WANTONNESS; definition: "lack of morals" The answer is WANTONNESS.

Desire unity, eschewing European lack of morals (10)

Times Cryptic #28994 | 17 Across | 2024-08-13 flower

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