Moral Exemption
/ˈmɔːrəl ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An exemption from legal duties or penalties based on moral grounds, often invoked to avoid compliance with laws considered unjust or unethical by the individual.
The defendant claimed a moral exemption to refuse participation in the act, citing personal ethical beliefs.
Forms
- moral exemption
- moral exemptions
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Commentary
Used primarily in contexts involving ethical conflicts with legal obligations; drafting should clarify scope and limits to prevent abuse.
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