noun
- the quality or state of being venial; forgivableness or excusableness of a fault or sin
Usage: formal; often used in religious contexts
Examples
- The priest emphasized the venialness of minor transgressions compared to mortal sins.
- She questioned the venialness of his repeated small lies.
- The venialness of the offense made it easier for the community to forgive him.
- In Catholic doctrine, the venialness of certain sins allows for easier absolution.
- The judge considered the venialness of the defendant’s first-time offense.
- His apology highlighted his understanding of the venialness of his mistake.