01 a. Influenced by conscience; governed by a strict regard to the dictates of conscience, or by the known or supposed rules of right and wrong; …
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Influenced by conscience; governed by a strict regard to the dictates of conscience, or by the known or supposed rules of right and wrong; -- said of a person.“The advice of wise and conscientious men.” — Prescott.
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Characterized by a regard to conscience; conformed to the dictates of conscience; -- said of actions.“A holy and conscientious course.” — Abp. Tillotson.
Syn.
Scrupulous; exact; faithful; just; upright.