ethical system
ˈɛθɪkəl ˈsɪstəm
Definition

Definition of ethical system - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
ethicsTECH.set of moral principles guiding behaviorTECH.
  • The ethical system of utilitarianism focuses on outcomes.
moral code
2.
decision-making frameworkTECH.structured framework for ethical decision-makingTECH.
  • Philosophers often debate the merits of different ethical systems.
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Expressions with ethical

ethical coden.
set of principles guiding moral behavior
The company follows a strict ethical code.
ethical guidelinesn.
set of rules that explain how to act in morally right ways
Researchers must follow ethical guidelines when working with human volunteers.
ethical valuesn.
moral beliefs about right and wrong that guide choices and actions
The organization promotes ethical values in all its activities.
ethical frameworkn.
structured set of moral rules used to guide choices and behavior
The committee used an ethical framework to evaluate the new research proposal.
ethical investmentn.
financial investment chosen for meeting moral or social standards
Ethical investment avoids companies that harm the environment.
ethical motiven.
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Her ethical motive was to ensure fairness for all.

Expressions with system

old-boy systemn.
system of favoritism among former classmates
He got the job through the old-boy system.
system crashn.
sudden failure of a computer system
The system crash caused data loss.
spoils systemn.
system of rewarding loyal party members with public office
Many argued that the spoils system undermined meritocracy.
turnkey systemn.
fully operational solution requiring no setup
They purchased a turnkey system to streamline operations.
break the systemv.
cause a system to stop working
The new software update might break the system.
cheat the systemv.
use dishonest methods to gain advantage
He tried to cheat the system by using fake documents.
get it out of my systemv.
express or experience something to stop feeling it inside
I needed to get it out of my system by talking about my problems.
out of one's systemadj.
no longer affecting one's emotions or thoughts
After talking it out, he's finally out of his system.
buck the systemv.
resist or oppose established rules or authority
She decided to buck the system and start her own business.
game the systemv.
use rules to gain unfair advantage
He tried to game the system to win the contest.

Terms related to ethical system

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ethicconductmoralityvaluescodeethics

Examples of ethical system in a sentence

  • An ethical system based on honesty is crucial for trust.
  • An ethical system guides our moral choices.
  • Each culture has its own ethical system.

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  1. French:système éthique, cadre éthique, ...
  2. German:ethisches System, ...
  3. Italian:sistema etico, ...
  4. Spanish:sistema ético, ...
  5. Portuguese:sistema ético, ...
  6. Chinese:伦理体系, 伦理框架, ...
  7. Japanese:倫理体系, ...
  8. Arabic:نظام أخلاقي, منظومة أخلاقية, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת מוּסָרִית, שִׁיטָה אֵתִּית, ...
  10. Russian:этическая система, этический кодекс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:етична система, ...
  12. Hindi:नैतिक प्रणाली, नैतिक ढाँचा, ...

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