What does moral certainty mean?
Definitions for moral certainty
moral cer·tain·ty
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Princeton's WordNet
moral certaintynoun
certainty based on an inner conviction
"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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moral certainty
Moral certainty is a concept in ethics, law, and philosophy that refers to a state of strong conviction or assurance about a particular ethical or moral judgement or decision. It represents a level of doubt so negligible that it would be unreasonable or irrational to question. It is often used when discussing beliefs or actions that are perceived as ethically right or wrong.
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Moral certainty
Moral certainty is a concept of intuitive probability. It means a very high degree of probability, sufficient for action, but short of absolute or mathematical certainty.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of moral certainty in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of moral certainty in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of moral certainty in a Sentence
I apologize for hurting them without realizing it. But I did not intend this, the word' proof' was not the best way to approach a pained heart. I would say' evidence.' In Barros' case, it was studied. It was restudied. And there is no evidence. And that is what I wanted to say. I don't have evidence to convict. If I convicted without evidence or without moral certainty, I would commit a crime of being a bad judge.
The word' proof' was not the best way to approach a pained heart. I would say' evidence.' In Barros' case, it was studied. It was restudied. And there is no evidence. And that is what I wanted to say. I don't have evidence to convict. If I convicted without evidence or without moral certainty, I would commit a crime of being a bad judge.
Moral certainty is intellectual immorality.
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