the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
a rule or standard especially of good behavior
a basic truth or law or assumption
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
rule of personal conduct
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
the significance of a story or event
