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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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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EthicsEthics - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · [1] Ethics, also referred to as moral philosophy, is the study of moral phenomena. It is one of the main branches of philosophy and investigates the nature of morality and the principles that govern the moral evaluation of conduct, character traits, and institutions.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › moral excellenceMoral excellence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms |...

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   4 days ago · the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong.

4. legalvision.com.au › what-are-moral-rightsMoral Rights in Intellectual Property | LegalVision

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   2 days ago · What Are Moral Rights? Moral rights allow you to protect the relationship between yourself and the work you have created. Moral rights can attach to different types of intellectual property, such as: literary works; artistic works; musical works; media works; and ; dramatic works. Importantly, moral rights do not attach to sound recordings.

5. aliran.com › thinking-allowed-online › the-roots-of-moralityThe roots of morality: How reason shapes our moral obligations

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   5 days ago · Our conception of morality itself is a function of reason and a component of how we think. It follows that only rational creatures (who possess a conscious aptitude for reasoning) can be moral or be held morally accountable. The capacity for reason is the source of morality.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › moral senseMoral sense - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   4 days ago · /ˌˈmɔrəl ˌsɛns/ IPA guide. Definitions of moral sense. noun. motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions. synonyms: conscience, scruples, sense of right and wrong. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Moral sense."

7. www.merriam-webster.com › legal › moral rightMoral right Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Legal

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   4 days ago · The meaning of MORAL RIGHT is the right of the creator of a creative work to protect the integrity of the work.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Nicomachean_EthicsNicomachean Ethics - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The moral virtues discussed in Book IV concern behavior in social or political situations. Book IV is sometimes described as reflecting the norms of an Athenian gentleman in Aristotle's time.