moral certainty

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A very strong belief in something, based on conscience or ethics rather than on evidence.

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  • The jury felt a moral certainty of his guilt, even without conclusive evidence.
  • She spoke with moral certainty about the need to protect the vulnerable.
  • The activists acted with a moral certainty that their cause was just.
  • How can he possess such moral certainty in such a complex situation?
  • The decision was made with moral certainty, not based on financial projections.
  • While scientific proof is elusive, we hold a moral certainty about our ethical obligations.
  • His unwavering moral certainty often made him seem rigid to others.
  • The judge must reach a state of moral certainty before passing a sentence.
  • Many people lack the moral certainty to take a stand on controversial issues.
  • Her argument was powerful because it was delivered with such profound moral certainty.