In scholastic philosophy and traditional Christian moral theology originating from it: designating each of the four chief moral virtues, justice…
spec. Designating the cardinal virtues or the capital sins (see cardinal, adj. 1, capital sin, n. 1). Chiefly in head sin, head virtue. Cf. headly…
In scholastic philosophy and traditional Christian moral theology originating from it: each of the four cardinal virtues, justice, prudence…