She's taller than I am. 2. (used after some adverbs and adjectives expressing choice or diversity, such as other, otherwise, else, anywhere, or different, to introduce an alternative or denote a difference in kind, place, style, identity, etc.): I had no choice other than that.
DEFINITION of 'Moral Suasion'. A persuasion tactic used by an authority (i.e. Federal Reserve Board) to influence and pressure, but not force, banks into adhering to policy. Tactics used are closed-door meetings with bank directors, increased severity of inspections, appeals to community spirit, or vague threats. A good example of moral suasion is when the Fed Chairman speaks on the markets-his opinion on the overall economy can send financial markets falling or flying.
a branch of philosophy concerned with the foundations of ethics and especially with the definition of ethical terms and the nature of moral discourse. moralism. the practice of morality, as distinct from religion. branch of philosophy concerned with the foundations of ethics and especially with the definition of ethical terms and the nature of moral discourse. moralism. the practice of morality, as distinct from religion.