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impiety
impiety [ im p əti ] (plural impieties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. lack of religious respect: a lack of due reverence for God or religion
2. ungodly act: an act that shows a lack of religious respect or devotion
3. lack of respect: a lack of respect or dutifulness ( formal )

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