ethical
adjective
eth·i·cal
ˈe-thi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly ethic
1
: of or relating to ethics
ethical theories
2
: involving or expressing moral approval or disapproval
ethical judgments
3
: conforming to accepted standards of conduct
ethical behavior
4
of a drug
: restricted to sale only on a doctor's prescription
Synonyms
Examples of ethical in a Sentence
Some doctors feel that this procedure is not medically ethical.
the ethical behavior expected of every member of the police force
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By prioritizing user needs and maintaining a strong ethical stance on image manipulation, the company has carved out a unique niche in the crowded AI marketplace.
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Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Some shoppers may also appreciate that the mattresses on our list use only natural latex, and many have certifications that verify they were manufactured using sustainable, ethical practices. .
—Claudia Fisher, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
Many included assurances that their software was developed within an ethical and legal framework.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
The company focuses on making products as ethical, sustainable and durable as possible while also having a positive social, environmental and economic impact.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
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Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Some shoppers may also appreciate that the mattresses on our list use only natural latex, and many have certifications that verify they were manufactured using sustainable, ethical practices. .
—Claudia Fisher, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
Many included assurances that their software was developed within an ethical and legal framework.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
The company focuses on making products as ethical, sustainable and durable as possible while also having a positive social, environmental and economic impact.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
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ethical
adjective
eth·i·cal
ˈeth-i-kəl
1
: of or relating to ethics
2
a
: following accepted rules of conduct
b
: following professional standards of conduct
3
: sold only on a doctor's prescription
ethical drugs
Medical Definition
ethical
1 of 2 adjective
eth·i·cal
ˈeth-i-kəl
variants
also ethic
1
: conforming to accepted professional standards of conduct
2
of a drug
: restricted to sale only on a doctor's prescription
ethical
2 of 2 noun
: an ethical drug
Legal Definition
ethical
adjective
eth·i·cal
ˈe-thi-kəl
1
: of or relating to ethics
2
: conforming to accepted professional standards of conduct
ethically
adverb
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