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moral turpitude

noun

  1. conduct that is regarded as immoral.
  2. an instance of such conduct.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of moral turpitude1

First recorded in 1875–80
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Example Sentences

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When the case went to trial, Duran’s lawyer — who State Bar of California records show was later disbarred for unrelated “acts of moral turpitude” — put on what Baca described as a “grossly ineffective” defense.

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“Gaetz is not only totally incompetent for this job, he doesn’t have the character. He is a person of moral turpitude.”

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Meanwhile, Duran’s lawyer — who State Bar of California records show was later disbarred for unrelated “acts of moral turpitude” — put on what Baca described as a “grossly ineffective” defense.

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Allegations against Valdovinos Ramirez included moral turpitude for misappropriation, misrepresentation, bounced checks, with additional charges for unreturned fees and not updating one client on important case events.

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Clark knowingly committed “acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, and corruption” in violation of the California Business and Professions Code, which is part of the State Bar Act, prosecutors said.

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