adjective
- relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
- morally good or correct
Examples
- The company follows strict ethical guidelines in all business dealings.
- Medical professionals must make ethical decisions about patient care.
- Is it ethical to use animals for scientific research?
- She faced an ethical dilemma when asked to lie for her boss.
- The lawyer’s conduct was highly ethical throughout the trial.
- Many consumers prefer to buy from ethical companies.
- The university has an ethical review board for research projects.