actual sin


nounTheology.
  1. any sin committed by an individual of their own free will, as contrasted with original sin.

Origin of actual sin

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First recorded in 1450–1500

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actual sin

noun
  1. Christianity any sin that a person commits of his own free will and for which he is personally responsible: Compare original sin

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