immorality

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

  2. sexual misconduct.

  1. an immoral act.

Origin of immorality

1
First recorded in 1560–70; immoral + -ity

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British Dictionary definitions for immorality

immorality

/ (ˌɪməˈrælɪtɪ) /


nounplural -ties
  1. the quality, character, or state of being immoral

  2. immoral behaviour, esp in sexual matters; licentiousness; profligacy or promiscuity

  1. an immoral act

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