moral minimum

Definitions

1. 1

   A standard or principle upheld as indispensable for moral conduct, whether within a…

   A standard or principle upheld as indispensable for moral conduct, whether within a particular context or in general.

   • John Stuart Mill . . . was not long in proving that the moral minimum of wages was a myth.
   • These moral minima are found in the many criminal laws.
2. 2

   The specific rule that one should do no intentional harm, often considered the bare…

   The specific rule that one should do no intentional harm, often considered the bare minimum required for ethical behavior.

   • First, consider the moral minimum, do no harm.

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