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eth·i·cal
I. \ˈethə̇kəl, -thēk-\ adjective
or eth·ic \-thik, -thēk\
Etymology: Middle English etik, from Latin ethicus, from Greek ēthikos, from ēthos custom, usage, character, dwelling + -ikos -ic, -ical; akin to Latin sodalis comrade, Greek ethos custom, habit, Sanskrit svadhā self-position, own condition or place, custom, Latin sui of oneself — more at suicide
1.
a. : of or relating to the field of ethics or morality : relating to or involving questions of right and wrong
< ethical principles >
< ethical theories >
b. : dealing with or concerned with ethics
< ethical tracts >
< modern ethical analysts >
< ethical literature >
2. : involving or expressing moral approval or disapproval
< ethical judgments >
3.
a. : being in accord with approved standards of behavior or a socially or professionally accepted code : moral
< ethical conduct >
< ethical practices >
b. : conforming to professionally endorsed principles and practices
< an ethical lawyer >
< ethical medical practice >
4. of a drug : restricted to sale only on a doctor's prescription
< digitalis is an ethical drug but aspirin is not >
< the ethical drug business >
— compare over-the-counter, proprietary
Synonyms: see moral
II. noun
(-s)
: an ethical drug |