01 n. The state or quality of exceeding a measure or rule, or of being immoderate, monstrous, or outrageous.
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Enormities ((#))
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The state or quality of exceeding a measure or rule, or of being immoderate, monstrous, or outrageous.“The enormity of his learned acquisitions.” — De Quincey.
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That which is enormous; especially, an exceeding offense against order, right, or decency; an atrocious crime; flagitious villainy; an atrocity.“These clamorous enormities which are grown too big and strong for law or shame.” — South.