MORTAL SIN


Meaning of MORTAL SIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

Date: 15th century

: a sin (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 1

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