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–noun
| 1. | conduct that is regarded as immoral. |
| 2. | an instance of such conduct. |
Origin:
1875–80
1875–80
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| Main Entry: | moral turpitude |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | evil character, lack of integrity |
Main Entry: moral tur·pi·tude
Pronunciation: -'t&r-p&-"tüd, -"tyüd
Function: noun
1 : an act or behavior that gravely violates the sentiment or accepted standard of the community
2 : a quality of dishonesty or other immorality that is determined by a court to be present in the commission of a criminal offense moral turpitude> —compare MALUM IN SE
NOTE: Whether a criminal offense involves moral turpitude is an important determination in deportation, disbarment, and other disciplinary hearings. Past crimes involving moral turpitude usually may also be introduced as evidence to impeach testimony. Theft, perjury, vice crimes, bigamy, and rape have generally been found to involve moral turpitude, while liquor law violations and disorderly conduct generally have not.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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