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.
Definition of moral for Students. 1  1 : the lesson to be learned from a story or experience. 2  2 morals plural : ways of behaving : moral conduct They have a high standard of morals. 3  3 morals plural : teachings or rules of right behavior.