im·mo·ral·i·ty

[im-uh-ral-i-tee, im-aw-]
noun, plural im·mo·ral·i·ties.
1.
immoral quality, character, or conduct; wickedness; evilness.
2.
sexual misconduct.
3.
an immoral act.

Origin:
1560–70; immoral + -ity

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immorality (ˌɪməˈrælɪtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -ties
1.  the quality, character, or state of being immoral
2.  immoral behaviour, esp in sexual matters; licentiousness; profligacy or promiscuity
3.  an immoral act

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Immorality is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
Also, it was used not to oust a dictatorship but to eliminate immorality and
  corruption in government.
There are some interesting ideas, notably that responsibility for immorality
  belongs to the consumer not the producer.
Mental illnesses are not a sign of weak character, immorality, or a punishment
  for sins.
But, this is not so striking as the character of justifications that are being
  invented for dishonesty and immorality.
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