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Definition of ethical



Overview of adj ethical

The adj ethical has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (3) ethical

(of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics; "ethical codes"; "ethical theories")

2. (2) ethical

(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)

3. (1) ethical, honorable, honourable

(adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action")