ethical

5 definitions • 12 examples

relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong:

ethical and legal issues

the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic research

morally right:

ethical practice/trading

a medical procedure that most people believe to be ethical

An ethical company operates in a way that tries not to cause social or environmental harm; an ethical investment is money that is put into a company like this:

We are committed to ethical business practices.

She is part of a growing movement known as ethical investing.

They claim to be the only UK investment adviser dealing exclusively in green and ethical funds.

morally right:

ethical behaviour/conduct The awards recognize companies, individuals, and nonprofit organizations for ethical behavior.

ethical practice/trading

Is it ethical to recruit healthcare workers from developing countries experiencing shortages?

relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong:

a consultant on legal and ethical issues

the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic research