⚖️ethics

noun
/ˈɛθɪks/

Meaning

moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity

Example Sentences

Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.

Example Expressions

code of ethics

Synonyms

morality, principles, values, integrity, conscience

Antonyms

immorality, corruption, dishonesty

Collocations

business ethics, professional ethics, medical ethics, code of ethics

More Example Sentences

International regulations are needed to ensure the ethics of AI.

Wartime ethics is an extremely complex and controversial subject.

Every profession should have its own code of ethics and compliance should be mandatory.

Maintaining a balance between money, politics, and ethics in sports is an ongoing challenge.

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