ethical
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/ˈɛθɪkəl/
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Definitions
noun
- An ethical drug, one only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
adjective
- Of or relating to the study of ethics.“The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings.”
- Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.“All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines.”
- Morally approvable; good.“We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.”
- (of a drug) Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.“In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an ethical drug.”
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moralhonourablehonorablerightethicsdeontologicaldeontologyethosmoralityethicvirtuemorallycongenitalintegrityethnicalracial