taigi-meibun ( 大義名分): According to Neo-Confucian teachings, harmony in society was maintained by taigi-meibun, the morally correct relationship between a benevolent superior and his obedient and loyal subordinates—i.e, between a daimyo and his samurai vassals.

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Read more about samurai morals including taigi-meibun in Samurai Revolution.