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   moral

   /ˈmɒrəl/

   adjective

   • 1. concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour: "the moral dimensions of medical intervention" Similar virtuousgoodrighteousuprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedprincipledproperhonourablehonestjustnobleincorruptiblescrupulousrespectabledecentirreproachabletruthfullaw-abidingclean-livingchastepureblamelesssinlessOpposite immoralbaddishonourable
   • ▪ concerned with or derived from the code of behaviour that is considered right or acceptable in a particular society: "they have a moral obligation to pay the money back" Similar ethicalsocialbehaviouralto do with right and wrong
   • ▪ examining the nature of ethics and the foundations of good and bad character and conduct: "moral philosophers"
   • 2. holding or manifesting high principles for proper conduct: "he prides himself on being a highly moral and ethical person" Similar virtuousgoodrighteousuprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedprincipledproperhonourablehonestjustnobleincorruptiblescrupulousrespectabledecentirreproachabletruthfullaw-abidingclean-livingchastepureblamelesssinlessOpposite immoralbaddishonourable

   noun

   • 1. a lesson that can be derived from a story or experience: "the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in what one has" Similar lessonmessagemeaningsignificancesignificationimportpointpreceptteaching
   • 2. standards of behaviour; principles of right and wrong: "the corruption of public morals" Similar moral codecode of ethicsmoral standardsmoral valuesprinciplesprinciples of right and wrongrules of conductstandards/principles of behaviourstandardsmoralitysense of moralityscruplesideals

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin moralis, from mos, mor- ‘custom’, (plural) mores ‘morals’. As a noun the word was first used to translate Latin Moralia, the title of St Gregory the Great's moral exposition of the Book of Job, and was subsequently applied to the works of various classical writers.

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   The meaning of MORAL is of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior : ethical. How to use moral in a sentence. Ethics vs Morals: Is there a difference?

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   MORAL definition: 1. relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person…. Learn more.

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   Moral definition: of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical. See examples of MORAL used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of moral. adjective. concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles. “ moral sense”. “a moral scrutiny”. “a moral lesson”. “a moral quandary”. “ moral convictions”. “a moral life”.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMORAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   relating to the standards of good or bad behavior, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person believes in, rather than to laws: It's her moral obligation to tell the police what she knows. It is not part of a novelist's job to make a moral judgment. She was the only politician to condemn the proposed law on moral grounds (= for moral reasons).

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMORAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. concerned with or relating to human behaviour, esp the distinction between good and bad or right and wrong behaviour. moral sense. 2. adhering to conventionally accepted standards of conduct. 3. based on a sense of right and wrong according to conscience. moral courage.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMORAL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   MORAL meaning: 1. relating to beliefs about what is right or wrong: 2. behaving in a way that most people think…. Learn more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › moralMoral - definition of moral by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Of or concerned with the judgment of right or wrong of human action and character: moral scrutiny; a moral quandary. 2. Teaching or exhibiting goodness or correctness of character and behavior: a moral lesson. 3. Conforming to standards of what is right or just in behavior; virtuous: a moral life. 4.

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    Definition of moral adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    MORAL meaning: 1 : concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior; 2 : based on what you think is right and good