Moral agent, a being who is capable of acting with reference to right
and wrong. -- Moral certainty, a very high degree or probability,
although not demonstrable as a certainty; a probability of so high a
degree that it can be confidently acted upon in the affairs of life;
as, there is a moral certainty of his guilt. -- Moral insanity,
insanity, so called, of the moral system; badness alleged to be
irresponsible. -- Moral philosophy, the science of duty; the science
which treats of the nature and condition of man as a moral being, of
the duties which result from his moral relations, and the reasons on
which they are founded. -- Moral play, an allegorical play; a morality.
[Obs.] -- Moral sense, the power of moral judgment and feeling; the
capacity to perceive what is right or wrong in moral conduct, and to
approve or disapprove, independently of education or the knowledge of
any positive rule or law. -- Moral theology, theology applied to
morals; practical theology; casuistry.
Mor"al (?), n. 1. The doctrine or practice of the duties of life;
manner of living as regards right and wrong; conduct; behavior; --
usually in the plural.
Corrupt in their morals as vice could make them.
South.
2. The inner meaning or significance of a fable, a narrative, an
occurrence, an experience, etc.; the practical lesson which anything is
designed or fitted to teach; the doctrine meant to be inculcated by a
fiction; a maxim.
Thus may we gather honey from the weed, And make a moral of the
devil himself.
Shak.
To point a moral, or adorn a tale.
Johnson.
We protest against the principle that the world of pure comedy is
one into which no moral enters.
Macaulay.