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ethical
[ eth-i-kuhl ]
/ ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /
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adjective
pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice, especially the standards of a profession: It was not considered ethical for physicians to advertise.
(of drugs) sold only upon medical prescription.
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British Dictionary definitions for ethical
ethical
/ (ˈɛθɪkəl) /
adjective
in accordance with principles of conduct that are considered correct, esp those of a given profession or group
of or relating to ethics
(of a medicinal agent) available legally only with a doctor's prescription or consent
Derived forms of ethical
ethically, adverbethicalness or ethicality, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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