ethical

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Morally right; following accepted principles of good behaviour.

   We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.

2. 2
   adj

   Relating to the accepted rules of conduct in a profession or organization.

   All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines.

3. 3
   adj

   Relating to the study of ethics and moral philosophy.

   The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings.

From ethic + -al, from Late Latin ethicus (“moral, ethical”), from Ancient Greek ἠθικός (ēthikós, “of or for morals, moral, expressing character”), from ἦθος (êthos, “character, moral nature”).

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