[eth-i-kuh
l] 
| 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. |
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.