Moral correctness (9)

I believe the answer is:

rectitude

(Other definitions for rectitude that I've seen before include "Moral integrity" , "Correctness" , "Strict propriety" , "Certitude about moral goodness" , "Uprightness, integrity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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