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turpitude

[tur-pi-tood, -tyood] / ˈtɜr pɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /


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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

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.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2024

And he has grandstanded constantly about Santos’ turpitude on TV.

From Slate Nov. 30, 2023

The school said it terminated what’s left of Tucker’s $95 million, 10-year contract for acknowledging actions that subjected the institution to ridicule, breaching his contract and moral turpitude.

From Seattle Times Sep. 27, 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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