Peccancy

Pronunciation: /ˈpiˈiˈsiˈkænˈsaɪ/

Peccancy (noun)

  1. A state of being morally wrong; a failure to follow what is right.
  2. A particular wrong action seen as a sin or serious breach of moral rules.

Examples

  • His confession admitted moral wrongdoing.
  • The report described moral wrongdoing in the workplace.