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impiety definition

im·pi·ety (im pī′ə tē)

noun

  1. a lack of piety; specif.,
    1. lack of reverence for God
    2. lack of respect or dutifulness, as toward a parent
  2. pl. impieties -·ties an impious act or remark

Etymology: ME impietie < OFr or L: OFr impiété < L impietas

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