Definitions for moral obligation
moral obli·ga·tion

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1. moral obligationnoun

   an obligation arising out of considerations of right and wrong

   "he did it out of a feeling of moral obligation"

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1. moral obligation

   An obligation is a course of action that someone is required to take, whether legal or moral. Obligations are constraints; they limit freedom. People who are under obligations may choose to freely act under obligations. Obligation exists when there is a choice to do what is morally good and what is morally unacceptable. There are also obligations in other normative contexts, such as obligations of etiquette, social obligations, religious, and possibly in terms of politics, where obligations are requirements which must be fulfilled. These are generally legal obligations, which can incur a penalty for non-fulfilment, although certain people are obliged to carry out certain actions for other reasons as well, whether as a tradition or for social reasons. Obligations vary from person to person: for example, a person holding a political office will generally have far more obligations than an average adult citizen, who themselves will have more obligations than a child. Obligations are generally granted in return for an increase in an individual's rights or power.

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1. moral obligation

   A moral obligation refers to a duty or responsibility originating from one's inherent sense of right and wrong. It involves behaving in ways that promote fairness, respect, and empathy, and leads an individual to take specific actions based on ethical principles. This can include responsibilities towards other individuals, society, or oneself, and is often tied to personal values and societal norms. Moral obligations can vary among individuals and cultures and can be influenced by various factors such as beliefs, experiences, and upbringing. Their fulfillment is often critical for maintaining social harmony, personal integrity, and self-esteem.

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1. Moral obligation

   The term moral obligation has a number of meanings in moral philosophy, in religion, and in layman's terms. Generally speaking, when someone says of an act that it is a "moral obligation," they refer to a belief that the act is one prescribed by their set of values. Moral philosophers differ as to the origin of moral obligation, and whether such obligations are external to the agent or are internal. Obligation being a set code by which a person is to follow. can be found by an individual's peers that set a code that may go against the individual's own desires. The individual will express their morality by the person following the set code through seeing it as good to appease society.

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1. moral obligation

   An obligation that is moral

   We have a moral obligation to specific people within society where we know we must prioritize their health and freedom as our daily priority

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on May 4, 2021  

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   MORAL OBLIGATIONadjective

   Morals basically come from the laws of God. Without these laws man would basically live like animals. What else could tell mankind not to kill, rape and steal, yet man is trying to pretend he has come up with moral obligation all on his own by leaving the bible out of the dictionary.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on July 1, 2022  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of moral obligation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of moral obligation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of moral obligation in a Sentence

1. Joaquin Castro:

   We can do better as a nation, this is a humanitarian crisis and we have a moral obligation to ensure these vulnerable families can safely seek asylum, which is legal under immigration and international law at our borders.

2. Steve King:

   We do not have a moral obligation to bring people out of the shadows, they came here to live in the shadows, that's their choice. So this idea that we've identified people that are living in the shadows and say 'We're going to come find you and bring you out of the shadows -- we're not called to do that.

3. Nancy Pelosi:

   For me, it's a religious thing, i believe this is God's creation, and we have a moral obligation to be good stewards.

4. Abraham Cooper:

   UCLA has the moral obligation to ask their speaker if she still seeks the destruction of the Jewish state but doesn’t have the courage to do so. UCLA graduates know what she has publicly stated in the past—supporting the destruction of Israel.

5. Naftali Bennett:

   We will continue to assist as needed, even if the chance is not great — as soon as there is even a small opening, and we have access to all sides and the capability — I see this as our moral obligation to make every effort.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_Obligation
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4. ^ Wikidata
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