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Term: Peccancy Part of speech: Noun Sense: The state or quality of being guilty of a moral offense or transgression; the condition of being morally wrong or sinful. Usage: Peccancy is often used in legal and religious contexts to refer to the violation of moral principles or religious laws. Sample Sentences: Her repeated lies were an evident demonstration of her peccancy. The religious leaders were concerned about the peccancy prevalent in society. In many cultures, adultery is considered a serious peccancy. The court determined his peccancy and sentenced him to community service. Related products on Amazon: Books on Morality Books on Religious Law Books on Ethical Dilemmas
Part of speech: Noun
Sense: The state or quality of being guilty of a moral offense or transgression; the condition of being morally wrong or sinful.
Usage: Peccancy is often used in legal and religious contexts to refer to the violation of moral principles or religious laws.