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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
eth·i·cal       [eth-i-kuhl] Pronunciation Key
–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, esp. the standards of a profession: It was not considered ethical for physicians to advertise.
3.(of drugs) sold only upon medical prescription.
[Origin: 1600–10; ethic + -al1]

—Related forms
eth·i·cal·ly, adverb
eth·i·cal·ness, eth·i·cal·i·ty, noun

—Synonyms 2. moral, upright, honest, righteous, virtuous, honorable.
—Antonyms 2. immoral.
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eth·i·cal       (ěth'ĭ-kəl)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.  
  1. Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics.
  2. Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession. See Synonyms at moral.
  3. Of or relating to a drug dispensed solely on the prescription of a physician.

n.   An ethical drug.

eth'i·cal·ly adv., eth'i·cal·ness, eth'i·cal'i·ty (-kāl'ĭ-tē) n.
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ethical

adjective
1. of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics; "ethical codes"; "ethical theories" 
2. 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 [ant: unethical] 
3. adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action" 

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ethical eth·i·cal (ěth'ĭ-kəl)
adj.

  1. Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics.
  2. Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: eth·i·cal
Pronunciation: 'e-thi-k&l
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to ethics
2 : conforming to accepted professional standards of conduct —eth·i·cal·ly adverb

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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