Definition of "original sin" []

• In Christian theology, the condition of sin that marks all humans as a result of Adam's first act of disobedience. (noun)

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• "A tracker, known as Billy Williams — who had passed out of the police service after many years of duty during which he had added largely to his burden of original sin and knowledge of"
• "The doctrine of original sin was the starting point, and the pro - mulgation of the Torah or Sacred Law was the answer to it."
• "` ` Oh, I didn't -- I will -- O Jiminy! yes, I will! '' cried the little black delinquent, the full tide of original sin taking an unfair advantage of her excitement to engulf her."