ethics
Derived from the Greek word 'ethos' meaning 'character'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈɛθ.ɪks/en-US]
Antonyms
unethical
The moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior, or the study of what is right and wrong in human conduct.
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- The company is committed to maintaining high standards of ethics in its business practices.
- Philosophers have debated the nature of ethics for centuries.