Ethics and morals are both used in the plural and are often regarded as synonyms, but there is some distinction in how they are used. Morals often describes one's particular values concerning what is right and what is wrong: It would go against my morals to help you cheat on the test.
In its descriptive sense, "morality" refers to personal or cultural values, codes of conduct or social mores that are observed to be accepted by a significant number of individuals (not necessarily all) in a society.
Yahoo: Faith still shapes morals and values even after people are 'done' with religion
Faith still shapes morals and values even after people are 'done' with religion
Phys.org on MSN: Divergent moral values could make groups more accepting of norm-breaking behavior
Reno Gazette-Journal: What are the top 5 moral values? | Faith Forum
Last May, Gallup asked Americans: How would you rate the overall state of moral values in this country today? Forty-seven percent said “poor.” Only 1% viewed it as “excellent,” 15% as “good,” 37% as ...
The Hill: Americans’ view of the ‘state of moral values’ hits all time low: Gallup
A Gallup poll released Friday found a majority of Americans rate “the overall state of moral values in this country today” as poor for the first time in the 22 years Gallup has been polling the ...
Americans’ view of the ‘state of moral values’ hits all time low: Gallup
The Conversation: From tattoos to plastic bottles, here’s how society assigns moral values to everyday things
From tattoos to plastic bottles, here’s how society assigns moral values to everyday things