ethically

American  

[eth-i-klee] / ˈɛθ ɪ kli /

adverb

1. in a way that relates to morals, the principles of morality, or right and wrong conduct.

   It is ethically unjustifiable to provide a lower standard of care to patients with lower income.

2. in a way that accords with moral principles or the rules or norms for right conduct, often specific to a profession.

   Teachers have an obligation to act ethically, promoting positive values and maintaining professional standards of behavior.

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Other Word Forms

• hyperethically adverb
• nonethically adverb
• pseudoethically adverb
• superethically adverb

Etymology

Origin of ethically

ethical ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"I'm legally and ethically prohibited from explaining the reasons why."

From BBC

Speaking outside court, Jackson told reporters he was legally and ethically prohibited from explaining why he withdrew.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The idea of memory manipulation, to me, makes sense if we have an ethically bounded goal, and that ethically bounded goal is to restore health and nourish human well being,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Stories of Chinese celebrities or government officials working with overseas surrogates have sometimes caused scandal among the public at home, which tends to view surrogacy as ethically dubious and exploitative.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was the talk of the town, an opera with a little something for everyone, an opera that that stands for something culturally, spiritually and ethically.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• culturally
• philosophically
• politically
• psychologically