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moral compass n (ethics)

An inner sense which distinguishes what is right from what is wrong, functioning as a guide for morally appropriate behaviour. A belief system, person, etc. serving as a guide for morally appropriate behaviour. (archaic) The full range of actions, vices, or virtues, which may affect others and which are available as choices to a person, group, or people in general.

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