venial

ve*nial

adjective

{bc}of a kind that can be remitted {bc}{sx|forgivable||}, {sx|pardonable||}

venial sin

noun

{bc}a sin that is relatively slight or that is committed without full reflection or consent and so according to Thomist theology does not deprive the soul of sanctifying grace {dx}compare {dxt|mortal sin||}{/dx}