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In a moral or ethical sense; according to the rules of morality.

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  1. adv. In a moral or ethical sense; according to the rules of morality.
  2. adv. According to moral rules; virtuously.
  3. adv. In moral qualities; in disposition and character; as, one who physically and morally endures hardships.
  4. adv. In a manner calculated to serve as the basis of action; according to the usual course of things and human judgment; according to reason and probability.
  5. adv. with respect to moral principles
  6. adv. in a moral manner
  7. 1. In a moral or ethical sense; according to the rules of morality. By good, good morally so called, "bonum honestum" ought chiefly to be understood. South. 2. According to moral rules; virtuously. "To live morally." Dryden. 3. In moral qualities; in disposition and character; as, one who physically and morally endures hardships. 4. In a manner calculated to serve as the basis of action; according to the usual course of things and human judgment; according to reason and probability. It is morally impossible for an hypocrite to keep himself long upon his guard. L'Estrange.
  8. r:100 r. with respect to moral principles r. in a moral manner