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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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Example Sentences

“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

No federal precedent, and nothing in her oath of office, exempts her from the code of ethics, federal pleading rules, or the rule of law all attorneys swear to uphold.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

Nunan, an A.I.C. member, noted that members of the organization must meet criteria yearly to be listed, and must keep up-to-date with changes to the professional code of ethics and guidelines for behavior.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2024

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