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.