Ethics
/ˈɛθɪks/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounMoral rules about what is right and wrong behavior.
Extra definitions
nounPrinciples about right and wrong.
nounMoral rules of a profession.
nounThe study of moral principles.
Sentence Examples
The company has strict ethics policies.
Medical ethics guide doctors.
She studied ethics at university.
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Word Origin & History
From Middle English etik, from Middle French ethique, from Late Latin ethica, from Ancient Greek ἠθική (ēthikḗ), from ἠθικός (ēthikós, “of or for morals, moral, expressing character”), from ἦθος (êthos, “character, moral nature”).
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The company has strict ____ policies.