Moral Turpitude Definition and Legal Meaning

On this page, you'll find the legal definition and meaning of Moral Turpitude, written in plain English, along with examples of how it is used.

What is Moral Turpitude?

(n) Moral Turpitude is the gross disregarding of moral standards expected of a human being while doing some activity or crime. Eg. Raping in front of the parents.