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ethical meaning and definition
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Definition of ethical (adjective)
- of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
- "ethical codes"; "ethical theories"
- conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
- "an ethical lawyer"; "ethical medical practice"; "an ethical problem"; "had no ethical objection to drinking"; "Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants"- Omar N. Bradley
- antonym: unethical
- adhering to ethical and moral principles
- "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"
- synonyms: honorable, honourable
Source: Princeton University Wordnet