sin (subs.) Copy link Outline 1. peccātum (the proper word to denote moral wrong in its peculiar aspect, as presented in the Scriptures and in theol. writings)2. dēlictum (also a somewhat grave term; an offence)3. pĭācŭlum (guilt and pollution towards the gods)4. culpa (mild term) • sin (subs.): 1. peccātum (the proper word to denote moral wrong in its peculiar aspect, as presented in the Scriptures and in theol. writings): to enact equal punishments for all s.s, peccatis poenas aequas irrogare, Hor. S. 1, 3, 118: Cic.: Vulg. pass. 2. dēlictum (also a somewhat grave term; an offence): to atone for the s.s of fore-fathers, d. patrum luere, Hor. Od. 3, 6, 1: Cic.: v. offence. 3. pĭācŭlum (guilt and pollution towards the gods): what s. is incurred, quantum piaculi committatur, Liv. 5, 52: without s., sine p., ib.: Virg. 4. culpa (mild term): v. fault. See also crime, wickedness. To commit a s. or s.s, peccare: esp. in such phrr. as, to commit many s.s, multa peccare, Cic. Par. 3, 2, 25: what s. have I committed? quid peccavi? (cf. L. G. § 253). Esp. as impers. pass.: (in murdering a slave), one s. is committed, semel peccatur, Cic. Par. l. c.