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consequentialism

[ kon-si-kwen-shuh-liz-uhm ]
/ ˌkɒn sɪˈkwɛn ʃəˌlɪz əm /

noun

the theory that human actions derive their moral worth solely from their outcomes or consequences.
the theory that ethical decisions should be made on the basis of the expected outcome or consequences of the action.

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OTHER WORDS FROM consequentialism

con·se·quen·tial·ist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for consequentialism

consequentialism
/ (ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəˌlɪzəm) /

noun

ethics the doctrine that an action is right or wrong according as its consequences are good or bad
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