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ethically

[eth-i-klee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

in a way that relates to morals, the principles of morality, or right and wrong conduct.
It is ethically unjustifiable to provide a lower standard of care to patients with lower income.
in a way that accords with moral principles or the rules or norms for right conduct, often specific to a profession.
Teachers have an obligation to act ethically, promoting positive values and maintaining professional standards of behavior.

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Other Word Forms

hyperethically adverb
nonethically adverb
pseudoethically adverb
superethically adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ethically¹

ethical ( def. ) + -ly

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Judge David De Pas said as he delivered the verdict that "the state of health of the main protagonists ethically prohibits incarcerating anyone".

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After the 2016 election, taking an overtly apolitical stance in their craft was no longer good for business, both ethically and materially.

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“Who gets swept up in that when you’re dealing with ethically diverse metropolises like Los Angeles that have a complex background and mix of people?” he asks.

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Events serve a broad age range — roughly 25 to 55 — but they’re tailored to either the queer, heterosexual monogamous or ethically non-monogamous communities.

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He describes Mr Williams' case as "shocking" and that "both the process and the documentation surrounding the volunteer redundancies were ethically flawed".

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