code of ethics
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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At the hearing, Kagan and Barrett briefly discussed the possibility of an enforceable code of ethics and office of inspector general.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
The American Mini Pig Association derides the use of terms like “teacup” as misleading and discourages promises of adult pigs under 75 pounds in its code of ethics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
The members of the association were summoned and all but one doctor - who abstained - voted that Le Scouarnec had not violated the medical code of ethics.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2025
One source familiar with the discussions told The New York Times that those plans include the imposition of term limits and an enforceable code of ethics on the judges.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2024
The tribunal set forth a ten-point code of ethics now known as the Nuremberg Code, which was to govern all human experimentation worldwide.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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