English Dictionary

ethical

/ˈɛθɪkəl/

adj

(philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics. / (not comparable) Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.

He made an ethical decision to donate his entire salary to charity.

意味（1）

(philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics.

The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings.

意味（2）

(not comparable) Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.

All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines.

意味（3）

(comparable) Morally approvable; good.

We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.

意味（4）

(of a drug, not comparable) Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.

In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an ethical drug.