adjective
of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
Examples
- ethical codes
- ethical theories
adjective
conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
Examples
- an ethical lawyer
- ethical medical practice
- an ethical problem
- had no ethical objection to drinking
- Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants"- Omar N. Bradley
adjective
adhering to ethical and moral principles
Synonyms
Examples
- it seems ethical and right
- followed the only honorable course of action