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English adjective: ethical | |||
| 1. | ethical of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics | ||
| Samples | Ethical codes. Ethical theories. | ||
| 2. | ethical conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| See also | right | ||
| Antonyms | unethical | ||
| 3. | ethical adhering to ethical and moral principles | ||
| Samples | It seems ethical and right. Followed the only honorable course of action. | ||
| Synonyms | honorable, honourable | ||
| Similar | right | ||
| Antonyms | wrong | ||
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