moral minimum

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noun
  1. 1

    (ethics) The specific rule that one should do no intentional harm, often considered the bare minimum required for ethical behavior.

  2. 2

    (ethics) A standard or principle upheld as indispensable for moral conduct, whether within a particular context or in general.