moral turpitude

noun

1. conduct that is regarded as immoral.

2. an instance of such conduct.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moral turpitude¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

But it seems reasonable to assume that Trump’s sudden obsession with Hall of Fame eligibility standards has to do not merely with Rose’s baseball infractions, but also with the ballplayer’s moral turpitude off the field.

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When the case went to trial, Duran’s lawyer — who State Bar of California records show was later disbarred for unrelated “acts of moral turpitude” — put on what Baca described as a “grossly ineffective” defense.

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“Gaetz is not only totally incompetent for this job, he doesn’t have the character. He is a person of moral turpitude.”

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Meanwhile, Duran’s lawyer — who State Bar of California records show was later disbarred for unrelated “acts of moral turpitude” — put on what Baca described as a “grossly ineffective” defense.

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Allegations against Valdovinos Ramirez included moral turpitude for misappropriation, misrepresentation, bounced checks, with additional charges for unreturned fees and not updating one client on important case events.

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