perversion (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use)
examples it was a perversion of justice
Outgoing links
Hypernym wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus
Derivationally related form perversion → pervert
Incoming links
Hyponym wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus
Derivationally related form pervert → perversion

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