high ground

American  

noun

1. a position of moral or ethical superiority.

   The candidate has claimed the moral high ground.

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Etymology

Origin of high ground

First recorded in 1480–90; current sense dates from 1800–10

Example Sentences

Slightly colder weather is expected across northern areas on Thursday and into Friday, with some snow likely over high ground in Scotland, especially across the Grampians and Highlands.

From BBC

Texts from the Old Kingdom describe the creator god appearing as a mound of high ground emerging from surrounding waters referred to as 'the lake'.

From Science Daily

"Unfortunately, this gang was hidden behind a bank of high ground and I didn't see them until I skirted the mound and found myself just feet away from them."

From BBC

Wintry showers cannot be ruled out, especially over high ground in the north, but there are currently no indications of widespread snow.

From BBC

Flood defences in England range from man-made walls, embankments and storm drains to natural areas of high ground.

From BBC