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   eth·i·cal

   /ˈeTHəkəl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these: "ethical issues in nursing" Similar moralsocialbehavioralhaving to do with right and wrong
   • ▪ morally good or correct: "can a profitable business be ethical?" Similar morally correctright-mindedright-thinkingprincipledirreproachableunimpeachableblamelessguiltlessrighteousuprightupstandinghigh-mindedvirtuousgoodmoralexemplarycleanlaw-abidinglawfuljusthonesthonorableunbribableincorruptiblescrupulousreputabledecentrespectablenobleloftyelevatedworthytrustworthymeritoriouspraiseworthycommendableadmirablelaudablepurepure as the driven snowwhiter than whitesinlesssaintlysaintlikegodlyangelicimmaculateimpeccableinformal:squeaky cleanOpposite unethical
   • ▪ avoiding activities or organizations that do harm to people or the environment: "an expert on ethical investment"
   • 2. (of a medicine) legally available only on a doctor's prescription and usually not advertised to the general public: "all types of drugs, including ethical drugs and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals"

   Derivatives

   • 1. ethicality noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ethicalEthical Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ETHICAL is of or relating to ethics. How to use ethical in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ethical.

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   pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct. being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice, especially the standards of a profession: It was not considered ethical for physicians to advertise.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishETHICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong: ethical and legal issues. the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic research. C2. morally right: ethical practice / trading. a medical procedure that most people believe to be ethical. finance & economics specialized.

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   Ethical comes from the Greek ethos "moral character" and describes a person or behavior as right in the moral sense - truthful, fair, and honest. Sometimes the word is used for people who follow the moral standards of their profession.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ethicEthic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ETHIC is a set of moral principles : a theory or system of moral values —often used in plural but singular or plural in construction. How to use ethic in a sentence.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › ethics-philosophyEthics | Definition, History, Examples, Types, Philosophy, &...

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   May 8, 2024 · Ethics, the philosophical discipline concerned with what is morally good and bad and morally right and wrong. Its subject consists of fundamental issues of practical decision making, and its major concerns include the nature of ultimate value and the standards by which human actions can be morally evaluated.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishETHICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Ethical means relating to beliefs about right and wrong. ...the moral and ethical standards in the school. ...the medical, nursing and ethical issues surrounding terminally-ill people.

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   Definition of ethical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    ETHICAL meaning: 1. relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong: 2. morally right: 3. An ethical…. Learn more.

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    Ethics are a system of moral principles or rules that say what is and is not acceptable. Generally speaking, ethics refer to the rules or code of conduct that people use to determine when an action is acceptable or not. Often, a person’s ethics are based on the rules of their society, such as laws or religious teachings.