moral principle
Definition
- Noun:
- A fundamental rule or belief concerning moral conduct: A standard that guides ethical behavior and decision-making.
- A set of accepted standards of right and wrong: The principles concerning morality that are endorsed by an individual or a social group.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- "As a matter of moral principle": Used to indicate that an action is taken or a stance is held because it aligns with fundamental ethical beliefs.
Variants and Related Words
- Ethic (noun): A set of moral principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct.
- Value (noun): (Often plural: ) A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
Synonyms
- Ethical standard
- Code of ethics
- Moral code
- Scruple (often in the plural: )
Related Phrases
- Moral compass: An inner sense of right and wrong that guides a person's actions.
Noun
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the principle that conduct should be moral
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the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group
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the Puritan ethic
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a person with old-fashioned values
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