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   ethical

   /ˈɛθɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these: "ethical issues in nursing" Similar moralsocialbehaviouralhaving to do with right and wrong
   • ▪ morally good or correct: "can a profitable business ever be ethical?" Similar morally correctright-mindedright-thinkingprincipledirreproachableunimpeachableblamelessguiltlessrighteousuprightupstandinghigh-mindedvirtuousgoodmoralexemplarycleanlaw-abidinglawfuljusthonesthonourableunbribableincorruptiblescrupulousreputabledecentrespectablenobleloftyelevatedworthytrustworthymeritoriouspraiseworthycommendableadmirablelaudablepurepure 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishETHICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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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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   adjective. 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.

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   Oct 21, 2024 · ethics, the discipline concerned with what is morally good and bad and morally right and wrong. The term is also applied to any system or theory of moral values or principles. (Read Britannica’s biography of this author, Peter Singer.) How should we live?

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryETHICAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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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   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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   For someone who is honest and follows good moral standards, use the adjective ethical. An ethical teacher will grade your papers honestly — even if she catches you sticking your tongue out at her.

9. 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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishETHIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    a system of accepted beliefs that control behavior, esp. such a system based on morals: Our school promotes an ethic of service to the community. ethical. adjective us / ˈeθ·ɪ·kəl / No ethical physician would prescribe that drug. ethically. adverb us / ˈeθ·ɪk·li / Laughing at your clients is ethically wrong.

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    ETHICAL meaning: 1 : involving questions of right and wrong behavior relating to ethics; 2 : following accepted rules of behavior morally right and good