MORAL CODE Definition & Meaning

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moral code

[ mawr-uhl kohd, mor- ]

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noun

a set of rules or principles of ethical conduct for a person or a group of people:
The moral code and religious law of Islam deals with broad topics, such as crime and politics, but also with personal matters, like diet and prayer.
She refused to take the job, saying that it was incompatible with her personal moral code.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of moral code¹

First recorded in 1750–60

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In surrendering their dignity and self-respect by kowtowing to Trump, he gives them something in return: a permission slip to break the moral code of civilized society.

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It’d be overkill to call this a journey into George and Kathryn’s unusual moral code.

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A trickster genius with a mean moral code, Moretti turns out to be the music world’s Willy Wonka, complete with a mysterious throng of live-in devotees carrying out his revenge.

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If you abide by the following guidelines, I guarantee that you won’t only be a decent human being with a firm moral code, but that you’ll actually get to enjoy the movie you paid money to see.

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Her moral code can no longer stand.

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