CEFR B2

ethics

noun

Meaning

Moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior.

Examples

The company's ethics were questioned after the scandal.
He has strong personal ethics and always tries to do the right thing.

Synonyms: morals, principles, integrity, virtue

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ethics (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθɪks/

Definition

Moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior.

Examples

The company's ethics were questioned after the scandal.
He has strong personal ethics and always tries to do the right thing.
Journalistic ethics require reporters to be objective and fair.

How to Use ethics

ethics of (prepositional phrase): Moral principles relating to a specific subject or field. — "We discussed the ethics of gene editing."
code of ethics (collocation): A set of rules or principles guiding conduct. — "The lawyer followed the strict code of ethics."

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