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morality

mo·ra·lity

UK/məˈɹælɪti/ US/mɜrˈælʌti/ fairly common

noun

1.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

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2.

Origin

From Anglo-Norman moralité, Middle French moralité, from Late Latin mōrālitās (“manner, characteristic, character”), from Latin mōrālis (“relating to manners or morals”), from mōs (“manner, custom”). equivalent to moral + -ity.

Phrases

  • morality play
  • morality police
  • morality tale

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