E-nôr'mi-ty, n.
n. [Lat. enormitas, from enormis; Fr. énormité, Sp. enormidad, It. enormità. See infra.]
Sense 1. The state or quality of exceeding a measure or rule, or of being immoderate, monstrous, or outrageous. “The enormity of his learned acquisitions.” De Quincey.
Sense 2. That which is enormous; especially, an exceeding offense against order, right, or decency; atrocious crime; flagitious villainy; an atrocity.
These clamorous enormities which are grown too big and strong for law or shame. South.