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

  • (..) Garabedian would say none. That's why he's taking these cases to court. He wants people to know about this. I agree. And legal ethics aside, Ben, I mean, operating the way Macleish has all but guarantees that the abuse stays under wraps. Yeah. Did Macleish confirm (..)
    2015 Spotlight