moral
/ˈmoɹəl/ adjective B2- Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially conforming to principles of rectitude. · moral judgments; a moral poem· a moral obligation
- Conforming to a given standard of right behaviour. · a moral action
- Being sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.
- Capable of right and wrong action. · a moral agent
- Probable but not proved. · a moral certainty
- Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will. · a moral victory; moral support
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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!’”
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.’”
And the moral of that is—‘Birds of a feather flock together.’”
And the moral of that is—‘The more there is of mine, the less there is of yours.’”
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