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moral

/ˈmoɹəl/ noun B1
  1. The ethical significance or practical lesson.
  2. Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct. · a candidate with strong morals
  3. A depiction of good or heroic actions.
  4. A moral certainty. (dated, slang)
  5. An exact counterpart. (dated, slang)

Plural morals

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“’Tis so,” said the Duchess: “and the moral of that is—‘Oh, ’tis love, ’tis love, that makes the world go round!’”
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 68 · B2
It means much the same thing,” said the Duchess, digging her sharp little chin into Alice’s shoulder as she added, “and the moral of _that_ is—‘Take care of the sense, and the sounds will take care of themselves.’”
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 68 · B2
And the moral of that is—‘Birds of a feather flock together.’”
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 68 · B2
And the moral of that is—‘The more there is of mine, the less there is of yours.’”
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 68 · B2

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