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mo⋅ral⋅i⋅ty

  [muh-ral-i-tee, maw-]
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–noun, plural -ties for 4–6.
1. conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
2. moral quality or character.
3. virtue in sexual matters; chastity.
4. a doctrine or system of morals.
5. moral instruction; a moral lesson, precept, discourse, or utterance.
6. morality play.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME moralite < LL mōrālitās. See moral, -ity

Synonyms:
1. See goodness.
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Moral Compass
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mo·ral·i·ty   (mə-rāl'ĭ-tē, mô-)   
n.   pl. mo·ral·i·ties

  1. The quality of being in accord with standards of right or good conduct.

  2. A system of ideas of right and wrong conduct: religious morality; Christian morality.

  3. Virtuous conduct.

  4. A rule or lesson in moral conduct.

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