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mortal sin
mor·tal sin (plural mor·tal sins)


noun 
Definition:
 
sin bringing damnation: 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.
See also  venial sin
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