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(adjective) conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior; "an ethical lawyer"; "ethical medical practice"; "an ethical problem"; "had no ethical objection to drinking"; "Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants"- Omar N. Bradley |
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Antonyms: unethical |
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(satellite adjective) adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"; "had the moral courage to stand alone" |
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Synonyms: honorable, honourable, moral |
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(adjective) of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics; "ethical codes"; "ethical theories" |
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