moral excellence

moral excellence
index principle (virtue), probity

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  • moral excellence — noun the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong • Syn: ↑virtue, ↑virtuousness • Derivationally related forms: ↑virtuous (for: ↑virtuousness), ↑virtuous (for …   Useful english dictionary

  • Moral character — or character is an evaluation of a particular individual s durable moral qualities. The concept of character can imply a variety of attributes including the existence or lack of virtues such as integrity, courage, fortitude, honesty, and loyalty …   Wikipedia

  • excellence — excellence, merit, virtue, perfection are comparable when meaning a quality or feature of a person or thing that gives him or it especial worth or value. Excellence applies to a quality or feature in which the person or thing excels or surpasses… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • moral — adj Moral, ethical, virtuous, righteous, noble are comparable when they mean conforming to a standard of what is right and good. Moral is the most comprehensive term of the group; in all of its pertinent senses it implies a relationship to… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • moral — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin moralis, from mor , mos custom Date: 14th century 1. a. of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior ; ethical < moral judgments > b. expressing or teaching a… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • moral — 1. adjective 1) moral issues Syn: ethical, social, having to do with right and wrong 2) a moral man Syn: virtuous, good, righteous, upright, upstanding, high minded, principled, honorable …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • excellence — [ ɛkselɑ̃s ] n. f. • 1160; lat. excellentia, de excellere → exceller 1 ♦ Littér. Degré éminent de perfection qu une personne, une chose, a en son genre. ⇒ perfection, supériorité. L excellence d un vin. « S ils connaissaient l excellence de l… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • moral - morality - morale — ◊ moral Moral is used as an adjective, a count noun, or a plural noun. When you use it as an adjective, it means relating to right and wrong behaviour . I have noticed a fall in moral standards. It is our moral duty to stay. The moral of a story… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Excellence — Vertu Voir « vertu » sur le Wiktionnaire …   Wikipédia en Français

  • virtue — Moral excellence. Chastity. Effect. Efficacy …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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