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 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

“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

Those trials led to the Nuremberg Code of ethics for human medical experimentation.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I hope I won’t offend if I say that the purpose of this Restoration Ring was never to air your code of ethics.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“That’s the wrong way to think! It’s not about you anymore, Hugo. This city isn’t going to get through a collective trauma with your code of ethics. You have Together! Do you even know the principles?”

From The Wall Street Journal