hypothetical imperative
noun
: an imperative of conduct that springs from expediency or practical necessity rather than from moral law
—contrasted with categorical imperative
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“Hypothetical imperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypothetical%20imperative. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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