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code of ethics

American  
[kohd-uhv e-thiks] / ˈkoʊd əv ˈɛ θɪks /

noun

  1. a set of guidelines, rules, or moral standards for behavior within a profession or workplace.


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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

“This is about the integrity of sport and code of ethics that upholds sportsmanship, fair play, integrity, respect and community,” Uhlaender said in a post on X.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 29, 2026

“The accounting industry’s code of ethics and our client agreements strictly prohibit BDO from discussing any aspect of our audit work for any client,” a BDO spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

All three community officers are suspected of failing to respect and obeying the law, and breaching service instruction and the code of ethics.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2024

Another factor is the decline, to some degree, of the cons’ code of ethics.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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