ethically

[eth-i-klee]

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.

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethically¹

ethical ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Ultimately, students will need to know how to use AI effectively and ethically, said Denise Pope, a senior lecturer at Stanford who is the co-lead researcher of a long-term, ongoing study of student cheating.

From Los Angeles Times

Prof Gustavo Sudre, a neuroimaging and AI researcher at King's College London, commented: "This research looks to be a significant step towards scalable, interpretable, and – most importantly – ethically responsible form of predictive modelling in medicine."

From BBC

Counter-accusations ensue, leaving Roberts’ character unsure whom to believe and paranoid that this blame tsunami will cause her own ethically dubious past to surface.

From Los Angeles Times

“We operate ethically and abide by all laws always, both in Los Angeles County and every jurisdiction where we operate.”

From Los Angeles Times

Judge David De Pas said as he delivered the verdict that "the state of health of the main protagonists ethically prohibits incarcerating anyone".

From BBC

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