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- Dictionaryethic/ˈɛθɪk/
noun
- 1. a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct: "the puritan ethic was being replaced by the hedonist ethic"
adjective
- 1. relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these: rare "the ethic question is of wider import"
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Ethics, also referred to as moral philosophy, is the study of moral phenomena. It is one of the main branches of philosophy and investigates the nature of morality and the principles that govern the moral evaluation of conduct, character traits, and institutions.
The meaning of ETHIC is a set of moral principles : a theory or system of moral values —often used in plural but singular or plural in construction. How to use ethic in a sentence.
ETHIC definition: 1. a system of accepted beliefs that control behaviour, especially such a system based on morals…. Learn more.
Ethics, the philosophical discipline concerned with what is morally good and bad and morally right and wrong. Its subject consists of fundamental issues of practical decision making, and its major concerns include the nature of ultimate value and the standards by which human actions can be morally evaluated.
ETHIC meaning: 1. a system of accepted beliefs that control behaviour, especially such a system based on morals…. Learn more.
Ethic definition: the body of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group. See examples of ETHIC used in a sentence.
/ˈeθɪk/ ethics. [plural] moral principles that control or influence a person’s behaviour. professional/business/medical ethics. to draw up a code of ethics. He began to question the ethics of his position. Topics Personal qualities b2. Take your English to the next level.
An ethic of a particular kind is an idea or moral belief that influences the behaviour, attitudes, and philosophy of a group of people.
Ethics are a system of moral principles or rules that say what is and is not acceptable. Generally speaking, ethics refer to the rules or code of conduct that people use to determine when an action is acceptable or not. Often, a person’s ethics are based on the rules of their society, such as laws or religious teachings.
ETHIC definition: a belief or idea that influences the way you think or behave. Learn more.
