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eth·i·cal
[eth-i-kuh
l] Pronunciation Key
[eth-i-kuh
l] 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. |
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| eth·i·cal
(ěth'ĭ-kəl) Pronunciation Key
adj.
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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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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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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American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
ethical eth·i·cal (ěth'ĭ-kəl)
adj.
- Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics.
- Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession.
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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
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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