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flagrancy
This term describes a level of boldness in wrongdoing that is impossible to ignore. It carries a heavy weight of moral indignation, suggesting that the perpetrator did not merely break a rule, but did so with a shocking lack of shame or secrecy. It is most frequently employed in legal, political, or ethical critiques to emphasize the audacity of a violation.
As an abstract quality, this noun is uncountable. It describes a state of being rather than a discrete object, meaning it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers. To quantify it, one must use adjectives like extreme or utter rather than numerical values.
Meanings
Examples
The flagrancy of the corruption within the department left the public stunned.
The flagrancy of the corruption within the department left the public stunned.
I cannot believe the flagrancy of his lies during the hearing.
The judge noted the flagrancy of the violation when sentencing the defendant.
Such flagrancy in ignoring safety protocols is completely unacceptable.
Such flagrancy in ignoring safety protocols is completely unacceptable.
The sheer flagrancy of the theft made it easy for the police to find the culprit.
He was shocked by the flagrancy of the injustice occurring in broad daylight.
The report highlighted the flagrancy of the environmental breaches.
The report highlighted the flagrancy of the environmental breaches.
Why is there such flagrancy in how they treat the lower class in this kingdom?