turpitude
Example Sentences
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She had previously said a failure to hold the inquiry would be "the epitome of moral and ethical turpitude", adding only an inquiry would reveal the truth.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025
Moral relativism and the ratchet effect will ensure that there is always some precedent close enough to persuade people to shrug even when confronted with some evidence of genuine turpitude on their own side.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025
In a filing Monday, the bar accused Spolin of 18 violations of the rules of professional conduct for attorneys and the state business code, including moral turpitude and unconscionable fees.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024
And he has grandstanded constantly about Santos’ turpitude on TV.
From Slate • Nov. 30, 2023
Fugacious, tourbillion, moiety, repugn, sacrosanct, censure, morass, El Dorado, and turpitude.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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