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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Morally \Mor"al*ly\, adverb
1. In a moral or ethical sense; according to the rules of morality.
By good, good morally so called, ''bonum honestum'' ought chiefly to be understood. --South.
2. According to moral rules; virtuously. ''To live morally.'' --Dryden.
3. In moral qualities; in disposition and character; as, one who physically and morally endures hardships.
4. In a manner calculated to serve as the basis of action; according to the usual course of things and human judgment; according to reason and probability.
It is morally impossible for an hypocrite to keep himself long upon his guard. --L'Estrange.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
morally
adverb
1: with respect to moral principles; "morally unjustified"
2: in a moral manner; "he acted morally under the circumstances" [syn: {virtuously}] [ant: {immorally}]
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