Amorally
/əˈmɒrəli/
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- (adv.) In a manner lacking moral principles or disregard for right and wrong, often relevant in assessing culpability or intent.
The defendant acted amorally by ignoring legal obligations despite knowing the consequences.
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Used primarily to describe behavior or intent without regard to morality, important in distinguishing legal wrongdoing from merely unethical acts.
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