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ethic

Definition

  • noun: rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad
  • noun: the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: moral, moral principle, value-system

Examples

  • People here have a strong 'work ethic'. [=a strong belief in the importance and value of work]

  • The company has its own 'code of ethics'. [=its own set of rules about good and bad behavior]

  • His 'ethics' are questionable. [=some of the things he does may be morally wrong]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We had an amazing trip. (CHUCKLES) Are you familiar with the Trolley Problem? There's a thought experiment in the field of ethics... known as the Trolley Problem. Philippa Foot was an English philosopher... Oh, my God. Hazel, I'm trying to (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars