mortal sin

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a willfully committed, serious transgression against the law of God, depriving the soul of divine grace.

mortal sin

noun

1. Christianity a sin regarded as involving total loss of grace Compare venial sin

Example Sentences

“They, on a regular basis, don’t attend Mass on Sundays,” he marveled in 2020, noting that such an unexcused absence constituted a mortal sin.

From Los Angeles Times

Buffett wrote “Grapefruit — Juicy Fruit” remembering the nights he’d take dates to a drive-in movie theater, a place where “you guzzle gin / Commit a little mortal sin.”

From Los Angeles Times

A dish of spaghetti or macaroni that is too soft is thought of as a mortal sin, and in Italy would justify sending the food back to the kitchen, although that rarely happens.

From Salon

Most of us have been taught from a young age that failing to stretch before or after exercising is akin to a mortal sin.

From Seattle Times

Late-night talk show host James Corden apologized after he was accused of committing a mortal sin in the world of comedy: He stole another comic’s joke.

From Washington Times