What is the meaning of ethical?

adjective

  • Of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics.
    • usage: "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
  • Adhering to ethical and moral principles.
    • usage: "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"
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