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De
(virtue or power) in the Tao Te Ching refers not to moral virtue in the Western sense but to the natural potency a person possesses when fully aligned with the Tao; de is the Way expressed through the character and conduct of those who live in harmony with it.
Moral agency
Moral agency is the capacity of a being to understand moral principles, distinguish right from wrong, and be held accountable for its choices and actions.