Moral
/ˈmɔrəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Concerned with principles of right and wrong behavior.
The judge made a decision based on moral grounds.
- (n.) Standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is right and wrong.
Different cultures have different morals.
Forms
- morals
- morally
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'moral' often distinguishes ethical considerations from legal ones; be precise to avoid conflating law with morality.
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