mortal sin

noun

: a sin (such as murder) that is deliberately committed and is of such serious consequence according to Thomist theology that it deprives the soul of sanctifying grace compare venial sin sense 1

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For example, Catholics who are married in the church, get divorced and are remarried are, for all intents and purposes, living in a state of mortal sin. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024 And of course, a 4-year-old child is not capable of mortal sin. —

Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2024 Season three is all about Din, who is on a spiritual journey towards redemption after committing the mortal sin of taking off his helmet in front of others in the season two finale. —

Katie Rife, Chron, 2 Mar. 2023 Any association with gambling was a mortal sin. —

BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2021 See all Example Sentences for mortal sin