practical imperative

American  

noun

1. (in Kantian ethics) the dictum that one should treat oneself and all humanity as an end and never as a means.

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Example Sentences

This ideal has never been perfectly observed, even in its origins after World War II, when it was seen as both a moral and a practical imperative, to rebuild shattered societies for the common good.

From New York Times

This is a moral and practical imperative, to prevent avoidable suffering both to individuals and avoidable damage to what was, before the pandemic, a basically sound economy.

From Washington Post

As well as not wanting to be seen getting drunk, I also had the practical imperative of needing to get to the corner shop before it closed.

From The Guardian

But none of these efforts have provoked the kind of tumult that this year’s helmet rule has spawned as the league tries to balance its inherent ferocity with the practical imperative of keeping its high-priced work force functioning.

From New York Times

"It's both a moral and practical imperative that Congress approve additional visas. Thousands of Afghans have put themselves, and their families, at risk to help our soldiers and diplomats accomplish the U.S. mission and return home safely," Shaheen said in an emailed statement.

From Reuters