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mortal sin
1. In Roman Catholic theology, a sin considered to be so evil that it causes a complete loss of grace and leads to damnation unless it is absolved.
2. A sin; such as, murder or blasphemy, that is so heinous it deprives the soul of sanctifying grace and causes damnation if unpardoned at the time of death.
3. A willfully committed, serious transgression against the law of God, depriving the soul of divine grace.
2. A sin; such as, murder or blasphemy, that is so heinous it deprives the soul of sanctifying grace and causes damnation if unpardoned at the time of death.
3. A willfully committed, serious transgression against the law of God, depriving the soul of divine grace.
Theologians have listed seven mortal sins, including: perjury, adultery, lust, murder, contraceptive use, and abortion.
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mort-, mor-, mori-, morti- +
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“mortal sin”
A bad or terrible behavior or action; such as, murder: A mortal sin lasts forever beyond one's life unless the person who who has committed such a crime sincerely asks God for mercy and is forgiven.
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sin-, sinn-
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