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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

In a filing Monday, the bar accused Spolin of 18 violations of the rules of professional conduct for attorneys and the state business code, including moral turpitude and unconscionable fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

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

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2023

The State Bar said Eastman faces charges that he violated the business and professions code by making false and misleading statements that constitute acts of “moral turpitude, dishonesty, and corruption.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 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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