ethical

• Qui concerne les principes moraux ou la branche de la connaissance qui les étudie ; qui décrit des actions ou des décisions moralement correctes.

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these; describing actions or decisions that are morally right.

1. Morally correctB2formal

   Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

   Éthique (moralement correct)

   • The company prides itself on its ethical business practices.
   • It is not ethical to deceive customers.
   • She made an ethical decision to return the lost wallet.

   Synonymeshonourablejustmoralprincipledproperrighteousuprightvirtuous

   Antonymesdishonestimmoralunethicalunprincipledwrong

2. B2formal

   Conforming to accepted professional standards of conduct.

   Déontologie professionnelle

   • Doctors must follow strict ethical guidelines.
   • The lawyer was disbarred for unethical behavior.
   • Ethical journalism requires reporting the truth without bias.

   Synonymesappropriateconscientiouscorrectdecenthonorableprincipledprofessionalproperrightupright