Definition of Venial
Venial
ve·ni·al
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(adjective)
(religious theory) a sin regarded as that which would not rob a person (their soul) of divine grace;
e.g. He was caught performing a venial sin.
(adjective)
(of an offense or fault) forgivable or pardonable;
e.g. His salacious thoughts were merely venial and not intended for anybody else except for him and his journal.
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