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turpitude

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


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Luz’s monologue revealing Elliot’s turpitude is a rare stagy moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 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

“You accused me of moral turpitude, Mr. Marsden. I am here to say I am not guilty.”

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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