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Turpis Causa
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turpis causa n
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[Latin, immoral reason]
: a cause or consideration that is base or immoral and therefore not sufficient to support a contractual obligation
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.