consequentialism

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Synonyms: consequentialist, consequentiality, consequentialists

Antonyms: consequentialist, consequentiality, consequentialists

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|ethics}} The [[ethical]] study of [[moral]]s, [[duties]] and [[right]]s with an approach that focuses [[consequence]]s of a particular action or cause.
2. {{lb|en|ethics}} The [[belief]] that consequences form the basis for any valid moral judgment about an action. Thus, from a consequentialist standpoint, a morally right action is one that produces a good outcome, or consequence.

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