Turpitude

/ˈtɜːr.pɪ.ˌtjuːd/ noun hard

Turpitude refers to conduct so morally corrupt that it shocks or disgusts those who witness it.

The judge cited the defendant's history of moral turpitude when denying his request for parole.

Memory Trick

Turpitude sounds like 'terrible attitude' - a person of turpitude has a truly terrible, corrupt moral character.

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