Criminal Law

Crime of Moral Turpitude

/ krym of MOR-ul TUR-pih-tood /

Definition

An offense involving dishonesty or morally reprehensible conduct.

Used in Context

“A crime of moral turpitude may disqualify an alien from admission.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: turpitudo, baseness

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