moral turpitude

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noun

conduct that is regarded as immoral.

an instance of such conduct.

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Origin of moral turpitude

First recorded in 1875–80

Words nearby moral turpitude

moral philosophy, Moral Re-Armament, moral sense, moral support, moral theology, moral turpitude, Morandi, Morar, morass, moratorium, moratory

How to use moral turpitude in a sentence

The flash of that pistol lighted up an abyss of moral turpitude, revealing hidden features of powerful, reckless, openly flaunted wealth.
The Love Triangle That Led to Murder in Madison Square Garden|Allison McNearney|December 19, 2021|The Daily Beast
Before 1960, lawyers and legislators sometimes created special rules for “infamous” crimes, or crimes of “moral turpitude,” but those categories were never defined by the presence or absence of physical force.
How We Define Violent Crime in America Shapes Who Gets Punished for It—And Who Doesn't|David Alan Sklansky|April 7, 2021|Time
Israel is that alcoholic, addicted to a habit that will lead to demographic suicide and moral turpitude.
Once Again, the Anti-Defamation League Defames|Jay Michaelson|October 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
That anyone can call Adnan a hero for any reason is only a sign of the moral turpitude of our time.
Palestinian Hunger Striker Khader Adnan Is No Hero|David Keyes|February 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Nowhere was any well-defined doctrine that moral turpitude was judged and punished in the next-world.
The Myths of the New World|Daniel G. Brinton
He recognizes moral turpitude, at least to the extent of dreading exposure of his own backslidings.
Belford's Magazine, Vol. II, No. 3, February 1889|Various
They cause greater disturbance and perhaps more momentary inconvenience, but they do not usually evince much moral turpitude.
By Advice of Counsel|Arthur Train
Her stern employer failed to pierce the muslin fortifications of her guilty bosom and discern the moral turpitude lurking there.
A Fascinating Traitor|Richard Henry Savage
No human being could doubt for a moment, that such a transaction would be deep in moral turpitude.
The Trial of Charles Random de Berenger, Sir Thomas Cochrane,|William Brodie Gurney