October 30, 2026
Turpitude
nounDefinition
Wickedness or depravity; base, shameful, or vicious character or conduct. Moral turpitude is a legal term for conduct that violates community moral standards.
Example Sentence
“The court found that his behaviour constituted moral turpitude sufficient to revoke his licence.”
Etymology
From Latin turpitudo, from turpis (base, disgraceful).
Scrabble Score
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TURPITUDE scores 12 points in Scrabble.
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