moral imperative

language: ko

definitions

  1. An ethical obligation or duty that compels action based on moral principles rather than legal statutes.
    ko: 도덕적 의무
  2. A compelling necessity to take specific action in order to uphold justice or human rights, often implying urgency.
    ko: 도덕적 명령

examples

  1. We feel a moral imperative to speak out against injustice.

    우리는 불의에 맞서 목소리를 높여야 한다는 도덕적 의무감을 느낀다.

  2. The moral imperative was clear: the tyrant must be stopped.

    도덕적 명령은 명확했다. 폭군을 막아야만 한다.