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- Dictionaryethically/ˈɛθɪkli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that relates to moral principles: "to be spiritual may be interpreted both ethically and religiously"
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ETHICALLY definition: 1. in a way that is morally right or that relates to moral principles: 2. in a way that is morally…. Learn more.
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.
moral implies conformity to established sanctioned codes or accepted notions of right and wrong. the basic moral values of a community. ethical may suggest the involvement of more difficult or subtle questions of rightness, fairness, or equity. committed to the highest ethical principles.
Ethically definition: in a way that relates to morals, the principles of morality, or right and wrong conduct. See examples of ETHICALLY used in a sentence.
in accordance with principles of conduct that are considered correct, esp those of a given profession or group. 2. of or relating to ethics. 3. (of a medicinal agent) available legally only with a doctor's prescription or consent. Collins English Dictionary.
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.
When you do something ethically, you do it in an honest and principled way. Investing your money ethically requires you to carefully consider the way it will be used, and whether it will cause any harm.
ETHICALLY meaning: 1. in a way that is morally right or that relates to moral principles: 2. in a way that is morally…. Learn more.
Definitions of ethical. adjective. conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior. “an ethical lawyer”. “ ethical medical practice”. “an ethical problem”. “"Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants"- Omar N. Bradley”. synonyms: right.
the study of what is morally right and what is not: He took a broad range of courses in sociology, religion, ethics, political thought and more. See more. Fewer examples. The doctor has been accused of violating professional ethics. The company was known for its poor business ethics and many people refused to buy its products.
