moral minimum

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Synonyms: local minimum

Antonyms: local minimum

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|ethics}} A [[standard]] or [[principle]] upheld as [[indispensable]] for [[moral]] [[conduct]], whether within a particular context or in general.
2. {{lb|en|ethics}} The specific [[rule]] that one should do no [[intentional]] [[harm]], often considered the [[bare minimum]] required for [[ethical]] [[behavior]].

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