Conscience
Conscience noun - Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions.
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Synonyms for Conscience
Opinion and conscience are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Opinion" instead a noun "Conscience".
Opinion
Opinion noun - An idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge.
Conscience and opinion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Conscience" instead a noun "Opinion".
Nearby Words: opinionated, opined, opining
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The fact that Justices serve for life means that they, unlike Congress and the President, are free to issue rulings purely based on their own judgment and conscience, without worrying about the whims of public opinion, party support, or reelection.
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