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turpitude
[ tur-pi-tood, -tyood ]
noun
- vile, shameful, or base character; depravity.
Synonyms: , , ,
- a vile or depraved act.
turpitude
/ ˈ³Ùɜ˱èɪˌ³ÙÂá³ÜË»å /
noun
- base character or action; depravity
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of turpitude1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of turpitude1
Example Sentences
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.
“Gaetz is not only totally incompetent for this job, he doesn’t have the character. He is a person of moral turpitude.â€
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.
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.
According to a 2021 Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office manual, material relating to dishonesty, assaults, racial bias and acts of moral turpitude can all be relevant Brady material.
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