From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishmoralsmorals[plural]GOOD/MORAL principles or standards of good behaviour, especially in matters of sex → ethics the morals and customs of the Victorian period Values and morals are independent of religious faith. the corruption of public morals (=the standards of behaviour, especially sexual behaviour, expected by society) a young woman of loose morals (=low standards of sexual behaviour – often used humorously) → moral
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morals• The novel reflects the morals and customs of the time. 