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ethical

[ eth-i-kuhl ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
  2. 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: honorable, virtuous, righteous, honest, upright, moral

    Antonyms: immoral

  3. (of drugs) sold only upon medical prescription.


ethical

/ ˈɛθɪkəl /

adjective

  1. in accordance with principles of conduct that are considered correct, esp those of a given profession or group
  2. of or relating to ethics
  3. (of a medicinal agent) available legally only with a doctor's prescription or consent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈethically, adverb
  • ˈethicalness, noun
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Other Words From

  • eth·i·cal·ly adverb
  • eth·i·cal·i·ty [eth-i-, kal, -i-tee], eth·i·cal·ness noun
  • hy·per·eth·i·cal adjective
  • non·eth·i·cal adjective
  • pseu·do·eth·i·cal adjective
  • su·per·eth·i·cal adjective
  • un·eth·i·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ethical1

First recorded in 1600–10; ethic + -al 1
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Example Sentences

Either democracy was on the ballot in November or it wasn’t, and if it was, it makes no political, ethical or strategic sense to act as if we live in normal times.

From Salon

This is meant to ensure efficient use of funds and prevent favoritism, however, the approach often sidelines critical factors like food quality, ethical labor practices and local economic benefits.

From Salon

“It’s examining how media has changed, and ethical questions regarding the media. Our focus was this story.”

“We’re very proud of our 30-year record of doing so by supplying a safe, ethical and reliable source of veterinary blood products for which there is no viable alternative,” he said.

The new Fifa licence is designed to boost standards and "raise the professional and ethical standards of the profession".

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