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ethic
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4 definitions • 10 examples
1
a
system
of
accepted
beliefs
that
control
behaviour
,
especially
such a
system
based
on
morals
:
Examples:
The
ethics
of
journalism
are much
debated
.
code
of
ethics
He said he was
bound
by a scientist's
code
of
ethics
.
breach
of
ethics
Publication
of the
article
was a
breach
of
ethics
.
The
children
learned
an ethic of hard work from their
parents
.
The
organization
had an ethic of
fair
play and
public
service
.
2
the
study
of what is
morally
right and what is not:
Examples:
He took a
broad
range
of
courses
in
sociology
,
religion
,
ethics
,
political
thought and more.
3
a
system
of
accepted
beliefs
that
control
behavior
,
esp
. such a
system
based
on
morals
:
Examples:
Our
school
promotes
an ethic of
service
to the
community
.
4
a
system
of
accepted
rules
about
behaviour
,
based
on what is
considered
right and wrong:
Examples:
business
/
professional
ethics
It would be
contrary
to
business
ethics
to
refuse
her
insurance
cover
.
A
coach
is
required
to
comply
with the
National
Governing
Body's
code
of
ethics
.
We
promote
an ethic of
cooperation
and
social
reciprocity.
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