義ぎ理りにも

expression

in all conscience; in honour; in duty bound

Fixed adverbial phrase used almost exclusively with negative verbs to express that one cannot do something out of a sense of moral obligation, decency, or social duty. Often translated as 'cannot in good conscience' or 'cannot bring oneself to'.

• 義ぎ理りにもそんなことは言いえない。

  I can't say such a thing in all conscience.

• 彼かれの頼たのみを義ぎ理りにも断ことわれなかった。

  I couldn't refuse his request out of a sense of duty.