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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