moral authority English

Meaning moral authority meaning

What does moral authority mean?

moral authority noun

— (of a person, institution, or written work) The quality or characteristic of being respected for having good character or knowledge, especially as a source of guidance or an exemplar of proper conduct.

— One possessing this characteristic.

— quality or characteristic of being respected for being moral

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How do I use moral authority in a sentence?

Simple sentences

They have no moral authority.

News and current affairs

As Burma's authorities test reform, these gifts, together with her negotiating skills and, most of all, her vast moral authority, will be tested as never before.