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venial
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[ˈviːnɪəl], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace
(e.g: we cannot prevent ourselves sometimes from dreaming of performing venial if not mortal sins)
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Origin
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Middle English: via Old French from late Latin venialis, from venia ‘forgiveness’
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