moral turpitude
"Moral turpitude" is a legal term used to describe actions that are considered profoundly unethical or immoral by societal standards.
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Definition
C2Legal
(formal, technical)Behavior that severely violates the accepted moral standards of the community, often associated with crimes.
Example
- Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude can lead to deportation for non-citizens.
- The lawyer was disbarred due to acts of moral turpitude.
C1Ethics
(formal)Conduct that is considered deeply unethical or immoral by societal norms.
Example
- Cheating on an exam is often seen as an act of moral turpitude.