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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024eth•i•cal /ˈɛθɪkəl/USA pronunciation adj. - Philosophyrelating to or dealing with morality;
relating to ethics:an ethical question. eth•i•cal•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024eth•i•cal (eth′i kəl),USA pronunciation adj. - Philosophypertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality;
pertaining to right and wrong in conduct. - being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice, esp. the standards of a profession:It was not considered ethical for physicians to advertise.
- Drugs(of drugs) sold only upon medical prescription.
eth′i•cal•ly, adv. eth′i•cal•ness, eth′i•cal′i•ty, n. - 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . moral, upright, honest, righteous, virtuous, honorable.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . immoral.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ adj - in accordance with principles of conduct that are considered correct, esp those of a given profession or group
- of or relating to ethics
- (of a medicinal agent) available legally only with a doctor's prescription or consent
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