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consequentialism

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con⋅se⋅quen⋅tial⋅ism

  [kon-si-kwen-shuh-liz-uhm]
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–noun
1. the theory that human actions derive their moral worth solely from their outcomes or consequences.
2. the theory that ethical decisions should be made on the basis of the expected outcome or consequences of the action.
Related forms:
con⋅se⋅quen⋅tial⋅ist, noun
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con·se·quen·tial·ism   (kŏn'sĭ-kwěn'shə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  The view that the value of an action derives solely from the value of its consequences.
con'se·quen'tial·ist n.
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