morality

//məˈræl.ɪ.ti//
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Noun

moralitySingular
moralitiesPlural
1

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

The morality of the decision was questioned by many people.

2

A particular system of values and principles of conduct, especially one held by a specified person or society.

Victorian morality was very different from modern values.

3

The extent to which an action is right or wrong.

The morality of using animals for experiments is often debated.