WorldAugust 16, 2026
turpitude
TUR-pi-tood
Definition
A formal term for inherent baseness, depravity, or extreme wickedness in a person's character or behavior.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'turpitudo', meaning 'baseness' or 'ugliness,' which itself comes from 'turpis,' meaning 'vile' or 'shameful'.
In the news
The article uses the term in a legal context to explain that an advocate can be disqualified from the profession if they are dismissed from state employment for conduct involving moral turpitude.
From Legal Regulation to Student Discipline: Has the BCI Crossed the Line?
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