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mortal sin

–noun Roman Catholic Church.
a willfully committed, serious transgression against the law of God, depriving the soul of divine grace.
Compare venial sin.
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mortal sin  
n.   Christianity
A sin, such as murder or blasphemy, that is so heinous it deprives the soul of sanctifying grace and causes damnation if unpardoned at the time of death.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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