ClimateJuly 14, 2026

scruple

/ˈskruːpəl/

Definition

A moral or ethical consideration or principle that inhibits certain actions or behaviors.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'scrupulus,' meaning a 'small sharp stone' or 'anxiety of mind.' It came to mean a prick of conscience or a feeling of doubt that prevents someone from doing something they believe is wrong.

In the news

The article uses the term to suggest that other countries, unlike Canada, are willing to pursue oil development without being held back by the same environmental or ethical constraints. It highlights Canada's struggle to balance economic competitiveness with its self-imposed regulatory standards.

COMMENTARY: In 2021, the IEA Told Canada to Stop Oil & Gas Development. Now it Says Start. Cenovus CEO Says it May Be Too Late - Stewart Muir

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