turpitude
noun
-ˌtyüd\
Definition of turpitude
: inherent baseness : depravity moral turpitude also : a base act
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Synonyms for turpitude
Synonyms
abjection, corruption, corruptness, debasement, debauchery, decadence, decadency, degeneracy, degenerateness, degeneration, degradation, demoralization, depravity, dissipatedness, dissipation, dissoluteness, libertinage, libertinism, perversion, pervertedness, rakishness
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Broad language allowing stars and distributors to be dropped if accused of misconduct is beginning to be included in negotiations in the wake of he Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey situations Moral turpitude? — Tatiana Siegel, The Hollywood Reporter, "#MeToo Hits Movie Deals: Studios Race to Add 'Morality Clauses' to Contracts," 7 Feb. 2018 Anyone convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude will not be considered. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, "Application period nears for new independent Ethics Review Board," 11 Apr. 2018 Clarification to crimes of violence and crimes involving moral turpitude. — Jamie Dupree, AJC.com, "New GOP bill on DACA would make extensive changes on other immigration issues," 10 Jan. 2018 Those convicted of crimes of moral turpitude in Alabama automatically lose the right to vote. — Jonece Starr Dunigan, AL.com, "22-year-old fatally stabbed during argument in Montgomery," 6 Oct. 2017 Petrino’s moral turpitude should have been overlooked. — Eric Bolin, ajc, "Bolin: Yes, Bret Bielema and Jeff Long saved Arkansas football," 13 Sep. 2017 Being difficult to wake up is not a sign of moral turpitude — Mallory Ortberg, Slate Magazine, "Prudie advises a letter writer who tried to assist a woman getting into her wheelchair and made her cry.," 24 Apr. 2017 Merrill was instrumental in getting the moral turpitude clarifications passed into law. — Connor Sheets, AL.com, "'Restoration clinics' to help felons register to vote under new Alabama law," 11 July 2017 The Mayor may be removed from office after a hearing, for any willful violation of duty, or for the commission of an offense involving moral turpitude, upon written notice from the City Council at least five days before the hearing. — Daniel Beekman, The Seattle Times, "Council member asks Seattle Mayor Ed Murray to consider resigning," 17 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'turpitude.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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turpitude
noun
English Language Learners Definition of turpitude
: a very evil quality or way of behaving
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turpitude
noun
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Legal Definition of turpitude
: inherent baseness or depravity also : a base act
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