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ethics

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθ.ɪks/

The English word “ethics” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Morality.
  2. The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
  3. The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.

Etymology

From Middle English etik, from Middle French ethique, from Late Latin ethica, from Ancient Greek ἠθική (ēthikḗ), from ἠθικός (ēthikós, “of or for morals, moral, expressing character”), from ἦθος (êthos, “character, moral nature”).

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