moral imperative
definitions
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An ethical obligation or duty that compels action based on moral principles rather than legal statutes.ru: Моральный долг
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A compelling necessity to take specific action in order to uphold justice or human rights, often implying urgency.ru: Моральный императив
examples
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We feel a moral imperative to speak out against injustice.
Мы чувствуем моральную обязанность выступать против несправедливости.
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The moral imperative was clear: the tyrant must be stopped.
Моральный императив был ясен: тирана необходимо остановить.