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Meaning Of Scruple
n.
A weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.
n.
Hence, a very small quantity; a particle.
n.
Hesitation as to action from the difficulty of determining
what is right or expedient; unwillingness, doubt, or hesitation
proceeding from motives of conscience.
v. i.
To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action,
on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
v. t.
To regard with suspicion; to hesitate at; to question.