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Ethical

/ˈɛθɪkəl/
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(adj) Of or relating to the study of ethics.

It is not ethical for a doctor to reveal confidences.
In ethical terms, a great many people are opposed to gene therapy.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Researchers must follow strict ____ protocols when conducting experiments on human subjects.

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