noun
- The principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group.
- usage: "the Puritan ethic"; "a person with old-fashioned values"
- synonyms: ethic, moral principle, value-system, value orientation
- A system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct.
- synonyms: ethic, ethical code
- Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong.
- synonyms: ethical motive, morals, morality
- The philosophical study of moral values and rules.
- synonyms: moral philosophy
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