Definition Synonyms
Definition of ethical - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
moralityrelated to accepted principles of right and wrong
- The company follows ethical guidelines in its operations.
2.
philosophyTECH. related to the study of ethicsTECH.
- Ethical theories are central to philosophical discussions.
3.
medicalTECH. US only dispensed with a physician's prescriptionTECH. US
- This is an ethical drug, requiring a prescription.
Expressions with ethical
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set of principles guiding moral behavior
The company follows a strict ethical code.
set of rules that explain how to act in morally right ways
Researchers must follow ethical guidelines when working with human volunteers.
moral beliefs about right and wrong that guide choices and actions
The organization promotes ethical values in all its activities.
structured set of moral rules used to guide choices and behavior
The committee used an ethical framework to evaluate the new research proposal.
financial investment chosen for meeting moral or social standards
Ethical investment avoids companies that harm the environment.
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Her ethical motive was to ensure fairness for all.
conduct that follows accepted moral rules and respects others' rights
The company encourages ethical behavior in all employee decisions.
information barrier to prevent conflicts of interest
The law firm established an ethical wall to separate the teams.
person who hacks systems to find security flaws
The company hired an ethical hacker to test their new software.
set of moral principles guiding behavior
The ethical system of utilitarianism focuses on outcomes.
belief that nothing is morally right or wrong
Ethical nihilism challenges traditional moral beliefs.
Origin of ethical
Greek, ethos (character)
Terms with ethical included in their meaning
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ethical doctor
doctor who is morally upright
ethics
adhering to ethical and moral principles
ethics
steadfast adherence to moral or ethical principles
ethical standards
conforming to accepted standards of right behavior
morality
strengthen moral and ethical values
ethical behavior
honest and respectful behavior that treats everyone fairly
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lifestyle sustained by ethical means
ethics
set of rules guiding ethical behavior
right and wrong
teaching that promotes ethical conduct
values
rule guiding ethical behavior
ethics
concepts of ethical correctness and incorrectness
decision-making
without considering if correct or ethical
moral judgment
ability to distinguish ethical from unethical actions
ethics
individual committed to ethical veganism
ethical sense
morally despicable or abhorrent
respect
quality of being respected for ethical integrity
ethics
position of ethical superiority over others
abandon ethics
abandon ethical principles under pressure
history
the ethical code of knights with virtues like mercy and courage
morality
set of guidelines for ethical behavior in organizations
ethical dilemma
situation where personal interests clash with professional duties
commerce
deal promoting ethical standards in trade
ethics
ethical or moral beliefs shared among family members
attitude
having a relaxed attitude towards ethical standards
Examples of ethical in a sentence
They debated the ethical implications of the policy. Ethical dilemmas challenge our moral beliefs. She studied ethical principles in her philosophy class. Ethical drugs must be prescribed by a licensed doctor. The pharmacy only dispenses ethical medications with a prescription.
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- French:éthique, sur ordonnance, ...
- German:ethisch, verschreibungspflichtig, ...
- Italian:etico, morale, ...
- Spanish:ético, moral, ...
- Portuguese:ético, deontológico, ...
- Chinese:伦理, 伦理的, ...
- Japanese:倫理的な, 倫理学の, ...
- Arabic:أَخْلَاقِيّ, مُتَعَلِّق بِالأَخْلَاق, ...
- Hebrew:אֶתִּי, אֶתִּי, ...
- Russian:этический, рецептурный, ...
- Ukrainian:етичний, рецептурний, ...
- Hindi:नैतिक, नैतिकतावादी, ...
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