morality: Meaning and Definition of

mo•ral•i•ty

Pronunciation: (mu-ral'i-tē, mô-), [key]
— pl. -ties
  1. conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
  2. moral quality or character.
  3. virtue in sexual matters; chastity.
  4. a doctrine or system of morals.
  5. moral instruction; a moral lesson, precept, discourse, or utterance.
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