Word: venial
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...have appeared in the columns of the CRIMSON during the recent discussion of "cribbing." One late writer indeed seems to be of opinion that not a few men who are recognized as manly and honorable in their principles and conduct in all other matters, yet regard this as a venial one, not to be judged and condemned by the same rule of honor and justice, as the offences of falsehood and cheating are and must ever be regarded in all the conduct and dealings of private life and of business among men - especially among "gentlemen" as we all claim...