in conscience

Idioms  

1. Also, in all good conscience. In all truth or fairness, as in I can't in conscience say that the meeting went well, or In all good conscience we can't support their stand on disarmament. [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

Mundell, the Scotland secretary, said he could not in conscience have opposed the amendment.

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2019

"We wish to remain in total communion with the church but we cannot signify more clearly, or more painfully either, our incapacity in conscience to obey what we are commanded to do."

From Fox News • Dec. 8, 2018

This is a superb reminder, a question that brings in conscience and social justice.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2017

“As long as a journalist tells the truth, in conscience and fairness, it is not his job to worry about consequences,” declared Mr Bradlee, who died on October 21st, aged 93.

From Economist • Oct. 23, 2014

And now I must re-date, One o'clock, P. M., January 3d, being my very first moment, since the aforesaid date, that I could in conscience give to the luxurious employment of writing to you.

From Memoir of Mary L. Ware, Wife of Henry Ware, Jr. by Hall, Edward B.