moral turpitude
Americannoun
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conduct that is regarded as immoral.
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an instance of such conduct.
Etymology
Origin of moral turpitude
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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According to a 2021 Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office manual, material relating to dishonesty, assaults, racial bias and acts of moral turpitude can all be relevant Brady material.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2024
The school said it terminated Tucker after he subjected the institution to ridicule, breaching his contract and moral turpitude.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
Whether because of mental illness or moral turpitude, McCormick did bad things, it is explained.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
He also resigned as an MP, which meant the court did not decide whether his offence involved "moral turpitude" - a finding that would have barred him from running for office for seven years.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2023
“You accused me of moral turpitude, Mr. Marsden. I am here to say I am not guilty.”
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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