in conscience

Idioms

Also, in all good conscience. In all truth or fairness, as in I can't in conscience say that the meeting went well, or In all good conscience we can't support their stand on disarmament. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

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"We wish to remain in total communion with the church but we cannot signify more clearly, or more painfully either, our incapacity in conscience to obey what we are commanded to do."

From Fox News • Dec. 8, 2018

This is a superb reminder, a question that brings in conscience and social justice.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2017

Besides, the rule applies to pharmacies rather than pharmacists; if a pharmacist cannot, in conscience, supply the pills, a colleague may do so.

From Economist • Jul. 7, 2016

Yet I could not, in conscience, enter into a relationship bringing the baggage of my illness; it would not be fair to do so.

From The Guardian • Jun. 9, 2014

I offer it to all who feel pricked in conscience by the subject of this paper.

From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles

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