ɪ noun, plural im·pi·e·ties.
1.
lack of piety; lack of reverence for God or sacred things; irreverence.
2.
lack of dutifulness or respect.
3.
an impious act, practice, etc.
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | lack of reverence or proper respect for a god |
| 2. | any lack of proper respect |
| 3. | an impious act |
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