Sins of the Flesh
/ˈsɪnz ʌv ðə flɛʃ/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Morally wrongful acts related to bodily desires, often referenced in legal contexts concerning consent, morality laws, or sexual conduct regulations.
The court considered whether the defendant's actions constituted sins of the flesh under obscenity statutes.
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- sins of the flesh
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Commentary
Typically used in moral or religious discussions, 'sins of the flesh' may inform legal interpretations in cases involving morality laws or sexual conduct but has no precise legal definition itself.
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