good morals; public order
A formal, legalistic phrase often used in the context of laws, regulations, or contracts, referring to societal moral standards and public decency. Frequently paired with 公の秩序 (public policy).
See also: 公の秩序
This contract is void because it violates good morals and public order.
法律は善良の風俗を守るために存在する。
Laws exist to protect good morals and public order.
A more common legal term combining 公の秩序 (public policy) and 善良の風俗 (good morals). 善良の風俗 is the longer, more explicit form.
A compound of 善良 (good, virtuous) and 風俗 (manners, customs), literally 'good and virtuous customs'. The phrase is a direct translation of the Western legal concept of 'good morals' and is used in formal legal contexts.