The principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group(noun)
WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
Use "value-system" in a sentence
"Regardless, it was a stark blow to the value-system of Britain, and a slew of complaints saw the producer in question immediately nailed to a massive cross in the Blue Peter garden."
"It suggests a value-system that privileges ultimately trite works written by the middle-classes for the middle-classes, works which may well achieve gravitas at the expense of vigour."
"This plan would fit the value-system landscapes of each culture and should be embodied in the spirit of the following steps:"