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Definition of Ethic
1. Noun. The principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group. "A person with old-fashioned values"
Exact synonyms: Moral Principle, Value Orientation, Value-system
Generic synonyms: Principle
Specialized synonyms: Chartism
Generic synonyms: Principle
Specialized synonyms: Chartism
2. Noun. A system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct.
Exact synonyms: Ethical Code
Generic synonyms: System, System Of Rules
Terms within: Precept, Principle
Specialized synonyms: Double Standard
Generic synonyms: System, System Of Rules
Terms within: Precept, Principle
Specialized synonyms: Double Standard
Definition of Ethic
1. a. Of, or belonging to, morals; treating of the moral feelings or duties; containing percepts of morality; moral; as, ethic discourses or epistles; an ethical system; ethical philosophy.
Definition of Ethic
1. Adjective. Moral, relating to morals. ¹
2. Noun. a set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a specific culture, society, group, or individual. ¹
3. Noun. the morality of an action ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ethic
1. a body of moral principles [n -S]