moral imperative

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词形变化

moral imperatives 复数 moral imperatives

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A practice, policy, or state of affairs which is required and justified by the fact that it is morally right.

    哲学
  2. 2.

    An ethical principle or rule which requires and justifies a practice, policy, or state of affairs.

    哲学

    . . . the Confucian custom of filial piety. This moral imperative requires sons to obey their parents and take care of them during old age.