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Meaning of 'ethical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ethical [ a.]
- Of, or belonging to, morals; treating of the moral feelings or duties; containing percepts of morality; moral; as, ethic discourses or epistles; an ethical system; ethical philosophy.

Meaning of 'ethical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ethical [ a]
Meaning (1):
- conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
Example in sentence:
  • an ethical lawyer;
  • an ethical problem;
  • ethical medical practice;
  • had no ethical objection to drinking;
  • Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants
Meaning (2):
- of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
Example in sentence:
  • ethical codes;
  • ethical theories
3 . ethical [ s]
Meaning (3):
- adhering to ethical and moral principles
Example in sentence:
  • followed the only honorable course of action;
  • it seems ethical and right

Nearby Words:

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