Phrase guide

moral certainty

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A conviction so justifiable that one is morally entitled to act on it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

certainty based on an inner conviction

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she believed in the importance of moral absolutes and moral certainty
  • the prosecutor had a moral certainty that the prisoner was guilty

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: certainty, sure thing, foregone conclusion

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