VENIAL


Meaning of VENIAL in English

/ ˈviːniəl; NAmE / adjective

[ usually before noun ] ( formal ) ( of a sin or mistake ) not very serious and therefore able to be forgiven

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English : via Old French from late Latin venialis , from venia forgiveness.

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