moral turpitude
Americannoun
-
conduct that is regarded as immoral.
-
an instance of such conduct.
Etymology
Origin of moral turpitude
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mike Feuer, committed “multiple acts of moral turpitude and concealment” related to his involvement in the city attorney’s office’s handling of the legal fallout over a faulty Department of Water and Power billing system.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
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
The school said Wednesday that 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 Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023
Whether because of mental illness or moral turpitude, McCormick did bad things, it is explained.
From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2023
“You accused me of moral turpitude, Mr. Marsden. I am here to say I am not guilty.”
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
