Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Mores

1. mores (noun)
2. (none)
3.
mores: a. The accepted customs and rules of behavior of a particular social group, generally regarded by that group as essential to survival and welfare and often having the force of law. b. Attitudes about proper behavior; moral conventions. (Vocabulary for Achievement)
4. People who do not follow the mores of their society may suffer consequences of slight disapproval, ostracism, exile, or even death, depending on the severity of the breach of the code.
5. Most Chinese view the teachings of Confucius as the mores in Chinese society.



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