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turpis causa

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Main Entry: tur·pis cau·sa
Pronunciation: 't&r-pis-'ko-z&, 'tur-pEs-'kau-sä
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, immoral reason
: a cause or consideration that is base or immoral and therefore not sufficient to support a contractual obligation
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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