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noun Roman Catholic Church.

a willfully committed, serious transgression against the law of God, depriving the soul of divine grace.

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How to use mortal sin in a sentence

And that, in Republicanland, is the greatest mortal sin there is.
Sequestration: What Would Romney Do?|Michael Tomasky|February 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Nancy never stopped finding sex repellent, which conveniently fit with her Christian conviction that lust was a mortal sin.
The Life of Nancy Astor|Emma Garman|February 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But in that time Bismarck Anne had had her chance, she had eaten of the fruit of the Tree, and so now was in mortal sin.
Blazed Trail Stories|Stewart Edward White
But it meant having recourse to the power of devils and committing mortal sin.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2)|Anatole France

There are, however, in the world a great many people who desire something more than the mere avoidance of mortal sin.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921|Thomas J. Campbell
If he makes up his mind to avoid mortal sin in the future, but to do no more, then his retreat is over as far as he is concerned.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921|Thomas J. Campbell
And no sin Satyaki reckons slaughter of the mortal foe, But to beg a grace of foemen were a mortal sin and woe!
Maha-bharata|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for mortal sin

mortal sin

noun

Christianity a sin regarded as involving total loss of graceCompare venial sin

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