moral principle

Noun

Meaning

the principle that conduct should be moral

the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

ethics ethic value-system value orientation

Hypernyms

principle precept

Hyponyms

chartism categorical imperative

Examples

the Puritan ethic Source: Internet

a person with old-fashioned values Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

moral police moral prejudice moral pressure moral purity moral realism moral reality