ethical framework

(US) /ˈɛθɪkəl ˈfɹeɪmˌwɝk/

Definition

Definition of ethical framework - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

philosophystructured set of moral rules used to guide choices and behavior

The committee used an ethical framework to evaluate the new research proposal.
Medical students study different ethical framework models before starting clinical rotations.
Our company’s ethical framework prioritizes transparency and respect for user privacy.

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Expressions with ethical

ethical code

set of principles guiding moral behavior

The company follows a strict ethical code.

ethical guidelines

set of rules that explain how to act in morally right ways

Researchers must follow ethical guidelines when working with human volunteers.

ethical values

moral beliefs about right and wrong that guide choices and actions

The organization promotes ethical values in all its activities.

ethical investment

financial investment chosen for meeting moral or social standards

Ethical investment avoids companies that harm the environment.

ethical motive

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

Her ethical motive was to ensure fairness for all.

ethical behavior

conduct that follows accepted moral rules and respects others' rights

The company encourages ethical behavior in all employee decisions.

Expressions with framework

in the framework of

prep.

as part of a larger structure or organization

The study was conducted in the framework of the university's research program.

framework decision

high-level choice that sets structure for later detailed decisions

The board made a framework decision about the company's expansion strategy.

tax framework

overall system of rules and principles that controls how taxes work

The government proposed a new tax framework to simplify business payments.

legal framework

system of laws and rules for a specific area

The legal framework protects workers' rights in this country.

framework agreement

preliminary agreement setting basic terms for future arrangements

They signed a framework agreement before negotiating details.

framework paper

document outlining overall structure and main ideas for a larger plan

The ministry released a framework paper describing its long-term education reform strategy.

outside the framework of

prep.

not following the rules or structure of something

This decision was made outside the framework of the law.

regulatory framework

set of rules and guidelines for a specific area

The new law changed the regulatory framework for banks.

within the framework of

adv.

inside a specific set of rules or system

The project was completed within the framework of the guidelines.

policy framework

overall structure used to design and organize detailed policies

Researchers proposed a policy framework for managing urban growth sustainably.

Terms with ethical framework included in their meaning

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ethical system

decision-making framework

structured framework for ethical decision-making

ethicism

moral theory

ethical framework and its use across different situations

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French:cadre éthique, ...
German:ethischer Rahmen, ...
Italian:quadro etico, ...
Spanish:marco ético, ...
Portuguese:quadro ético, ...
Chinese:伦理框架, ...
Japanese:倫理的枠組み, ...
Arabic:إِطارٌ أَخْلاقِيّ, ...
Hebrew:מִסְגֶּרֶת אֵתִית, ...
Russian:этическая рамка, ...
Ukrainian:етична рамка, ...
Hindi:नैतिक रूपरेखा, ...
Bengali:নৈতিক কাঠামো, ...
Catalan:marc ètic, ...
Czech:etický rámec, ...
Danish:etisk rammeværk, ...
Dutch:ethisch kader, ...
Greek:ηθικό πλαίσιο, ...
Hungarian:etikai keretrendszer, ...
Khmer:ក្របខ័ណ្ឌសីលធម៌, ...
Korean:윤리적 틀, ...
Persian:چارچوب اخلاقی, ...
Polish:ramy etyczne, ...
Portuguese (BR):arcabouço ético, ...
Romanian:cadru etic, ...
Swedish:etiskt ramverk, ...
Thai:กรอบจริยธรรม, ...
Turkish:etik çerçeve, ...
Vietnamese:khuôn khổ đạo đức, ...

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