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ethical
[eth-i-kuhl]
adjective
pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice, especially the standards of a profession.
It was not considered ethical for physicians to advertise.
Synonyms: , , , , ,Antonyms:(of drugs) sold only upon medical prescription.
ethical
/ ˈɛθɪ°ìÉ™±ô /
adjective
in accordance with principles of conduct that are considered correct, esp those of a given profession or group
of or relating to ethics
(of a medicinal agent) available legally only with a doctor's prescription or consent
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- ethically adverb
- ethicality noun
- ethicalness noun
- hyperethical adjective
- nonethical adjective
- pseudoethical adjective
- superethical adjective
- unethical adjective
- ˈ±ð³Ù³ó¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â adverb
- ˈ±ð³Ù³ó¾±³¦²¹±ô²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
Example Sentences
"That is less of a legal and more of an ethical issue," Belousov said.
Without confirmation either way, reviewers have batted the book around an ethical blank space.
“Prosecutors wield tremendous authority and discretion, and with that comes a heightened responsibility to adhere to the ethical standards of the legal profession,†said State Bar Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona.
However, critics and former members said the board adhered to rigorous conflict of interest and ethical standards.
Some are now refusing to serve - a few because of ethical objections, but many more because of the strain on their health, finances and families.
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