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ethical

eth·i·cal [ éthik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. conforming to accepted standards: consistent with agreed principles of correct moral conduct
While such activities are not strictly illegal, they are certainly not ethical.

2. of ethics: relating to or involving ethics

3. pharmacology available by prescription only: describes a prescription drug


eth·i·cal·i·ty [ èthi kállətee ] noun
eth·i·cal·ly adverb
eth·i·cal·ness noun
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