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morale

mo.rale \m*-'ral\ n [in sense 1, fr. F, fr. fem. of moral, adj.; in other 
   senses, modif. of F] moral morale, fr. moral, adj. 1: moral principles, 
   teachings, or conduct  2a: the mental and emotional attitudes of an 
   individual to the function or  tasks expected of him by his group and 
   loyalty to it 2b: a sense of common purpose with respect to a group : 
   ESPRIT DE CORP S 3: a state of individual psychological well-being based on 
   such factors as  a sense of purpose and confidence in the future