ethical

[ eth-i-kuhl ]
/ ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /

adjective

pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice, especially the standards of a profession: It was not considered ethical for physicians to advertise.
(of drugs) sold only upon medical prescription.

Origin of ethical

First recorded in 1600–10; ethic + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM ethical

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British Dictionary definitions for ethical

ethical
/ (ˈɛθɪkəl) /

adjective

in accordance with principles of conduct that are considered correct, esp those of a given profession or group
of or relating to ethics
(of a medicinal agent) available legally only with a doctor's prescription or consent

Derived forms of ethical

ethically, adverb ethicalness or ethicality, noun

Medical definitions for ethical

ethical
[ ĕthĭ-kəl ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics.
Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession.