moral principle
nounUK /ˈmɒrəl ˈprɪnsəpəl/
US /ˈmɔːrəl ˈprɪnsəpəl/
A moral principle is a rule about what is right and good.
Sharing your toys is a moral principle that shows kindness.
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2. A basic truth that guides how people should behave.
Treating others fairly is a moral principle everyone should follow.
3. A personal rule about right and wrong that a person lives by.
Her moral principle is to always tell the truth.
4. A shared idea in a group about what is good and just.
The club's moral principle is that no one is left out.