synteresis

Meaning

Noun

An aspect of one's conscience by which one can judge wrong from right and decide on what makes good conduct (as distinguished from syneidesis).
Preventive treatment; prophylaxis.

Origin

From Medieval Latin syntērēsis (in Thomas Aquinas), from Ancient Greek συντήρησις, from συντηρεῖν.

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