venial sin
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venial sin
n. Roman Catholic Church
An offense that is judged to be minor or committed without deliberate intent and thus does not estrange the soul from the grace of God.
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venial sin
n
(Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity a sin regarded as involving only a partial loss of grace. Compare mortal sin
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ve′nial sin′
n.
Rom. Cath. Ch.
a sin that does not deprive the soul of divine grace either because it is a minor offense or because it was committed without full consent or understanding of its seriousness. Compare mortal sin.
[1350–1400]
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| Noun | 1. | venial sin - a pardonable sin regarded as entailing only a partial loss of grace deadly sin, mortal sin - an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace; "theologians list seven mortal sins" |
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