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Machiavelli

Sixteenth century author who wrote The Prince. Known for arguing that "the end justifies the means."

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase represents something else.

Moral Law

Aspect of the law that gives general ethical principles, often identified with the Ten Commandments.