moral imperative
A 'moral imperative' is a concept in ethics that describes actions driven by a sense of ethical duty or obligation.
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Definition
C1Ethics
(formal, academic)A principle that compels a person to act because it is ethically right.
Example
- Many people consider helping those in need to be a moral imperative.
B2General
(common)A duty one feels obligated to perform based on a sense of right and wrong.
Example
- Standing up against injustice is often seen as a moral imperative.
Similar
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