"moral fibre" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: moral fibres [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} moral fibre (usually uncountable, plural moral fibres)
  1. (UK) The inner strength to do what one believes to be right; often an ability to make difficult decisions. Tags: UK, uncountable, usually Synonyms: moral fiber [US] Derived forms: LMF
    Sense id: en-moral_fibre-en-noun-ISAIypFI Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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