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turpitude

tur pi toohd

  • n  a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
    the various turpitudes of modern society

  • An easy way to try and void contracts today is by citing reasons of moral turpitude of the opposite party.
  • Fredrick was found guilty of the charge of moral turpitude during the inquiry.
  • In most countries citizens convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude cannot contest elections.
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  • Aiken County lawyer disbarred in Georgia for misdemeanors
    In a ruling filed June 3, the Georgia Supreme Court disbarred Sidney "Chuck" Jones, 59, of Graniteville, after determining his admitting to smuggling tobacco to a Richmond County inmate on numerous occasions, amounted to crimes of "moral turpitude."
    June 10, 2013 - The Augusta Chronicle

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