moral authority
noun
authority that comes from the principles of what is right and wrong rather than just from laws.
moral authorities
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pluralof moral authority.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The White House is racing to hammer out policies while the tech world and moral authorities chime in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
“Religious freedom means respecting moral authorities that transcend and are not controlled by the state,” said Aaron Rhodes, a human rights activist and author.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
If only there were any credible moral authorities left to help make it.
From Slate ● Mar. 10, 2019
So we shouldn't be looking for new moral authorities to replace the church.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 24, 2012
Equipped with this collation, Penrod contributed his remaining nickel to a picture show, countenanced upon the seventh day by the legal but not the moral authorities.
From Penrod by Booth Tarkington
