Immorality
/ɪˌmɒːˈræləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being morally wrong or unethical, often relevant in assessing conduct under legal or ethical standards.
The court considered the immorality of the contract as a factor in declaring it void.
Forms
- immoralities
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Commentary
In legal contexts, immorality often arises in contract law and criminal law, where actions deemed immoral may render agreements unenforceable or conduct punishable.
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