/meuh ral"i tee, maw-/ , n. , pl. moralities for 4-6.
1. conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
2. moral quality or character.
3. virtue in sexual matters; chastity.
4. a doctrine or system of morals.
5. moral instruction; a moral lesson, precept, discourse, or utterance.
6. See morality play .
[ 1350-1400; ME moralite moralitas. See MORAL, -ITY ]
Syn. 1. See goodness .