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ethical in WordNet English dictionary
adjective- conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
"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
ethical
- of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
"ethical codes"; "ethical theories"
ethical
- adhering to ethical and moral principles
"it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"
ethical honorable honourable
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