Moral justification for hard labour? (4,5)

2D — Moral justification for hard labour? (4,5) — WORK ETHIC

• Definition
  Definition found: '' — The whole clue is one playful definition — what principle makes hard graft a virtue? Show hint
• Wordplay
  Wordplay: Charade Show hint
• Synonym
  Synonyms spotted: 'Moral justification for hard labour?' → WORKETHIC Show hint
• Assembly
  WORKETHIC = WORK ETHIC

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