Definition of turpitude Turpitude
/tɚˈpɪtuˌd/ - [terpitud] - tur•pi•tude
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What does turpitude mean?
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| turpitude - a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice; "the various turpitudes of modern society" | ||
| depravity | ||
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- turpitude (Noun)
Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness. - turpitude (Noun)
An act evident of such a depravity.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- turpitude (n.)
Inherent baseness or vileness of principle, words, or actions; shameful wickedness; depravity.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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turpitude
tur′pi-tūd, n. baseness: extreme depravity or wickedness: vileness of principles and actions. [L. turpitudo—turpis, base.]
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🔤- turpitude, noun, singular of turpitudes.
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