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the Unforgivables

a term of respect, awe and fear term referring, collectively, to the legislative, judicial, and executive orders of one's society.

Thus named because, usually, in The United States a person's criminal record remains known to the Unforgiveables either for a very long period of time or for life.

(NB: Not to be confused with The Unforgivable Curses mentioned in the Harry Potter series, the u of Unforgiveables must always be a capital U):
son: can I grow weed in our backyard. i heard in school it' hip and cool today?

father: you can do whatever the hell you please. But remember you write your life in indelible ink. do not get on the wrong side of the Unforgivables, because your criminal record will most likely follow you to the grave.
by Sexydimma October 2, 2012
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the Unforgiveables

(the u of Unforgiveables must always be a capital U): a term of respect, awe and fear term referring, collectively, to the legislative, judicial, and executive orders of one's society.

Thus named because, usually, an person's criminal record is 'unforgiveable, remaining on the books either for a very long period of time or for life.

NB: Not to be confused with The Unforgivable Curses mentioned in the Harry Potter series.
son: can I grow weed in our backyard. i heard in school it's hip and cool today?

father: you can do whatever the hell you please. But remember you write your life in indelible ink. do not get on the wrong side of the Unforgiveables, because your criminal record will most likely follow you to the grave.
by Sexydimma November 9, 2012
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unforgivable

Cannot be forgiven.
Kirby has found your sin unforgivable.
by elaboratescanner04 January 21, 2024
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The Unforgivables

(the u of Unforgiveables must always be a capital U): a Harry Potter related term referring, collectively, to the legislative, executive, and judicial orders of one's society.

Thus named because, usually, in North America, when a person has a criminal record, i.e. is known to the Unforgivables, it is most likely either for a very long period of time, or even for life.
son: can I grow weed in our backyard. i heard in school it' hip and cool today.

father: you can do whatever the hell you please. But remember you write your life in indelible ink. do not get on the wrong side of the Unforgivables.
by Sexydimma June 22, 2012
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known to the Unforgiveables: (to) have a criminal record
if you do drugs, don't do it front of a security camera, thinking you are cool like that. You are not the brightest lightbulb in the chandelier and you are going to be known to the Unforgiveables sooner or later.
by Sexydimma September 10, 2013
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