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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The school said it terminated what’s left of Tucker’s $95 million, 10-year contract for acknowledging actions that subjected the institution to ridicule, breaching his contract and moral turpitude.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 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
In the 1980s a divestment movement took hold; any engagement with the regime came to be seen as a marker of moral turpitude.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2022
Senate, told The Associated Press he never expected the couple to be accused of moral turpitude before the state Supreme Court “for doing what we thought was right.”
From Washington Times • Feb. 8, 2022
“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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