ethical

eth·i·cal  (th-kl)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics.

2. Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession. See Synonyms at moral.

3. Of or relating to a drug dispensed solely on the prescription of a physician.

n.

An ethical drug.

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ethi·cal·ly adv.

ethi·cal·ness, ethi·cali·ty (-kl-t) n.

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ethical

Adjective

1. of or based on a system of moral beliefs about right and wrong

2. in accordance with principles of professional conduct

3. of or relating to ethics

ethically adv

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	ethical - of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics; "ethical codes"; "ethical theories"
	2.	ethical - conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior; "an ethical lawyer"; "ethical medical practice"; "an ethical problem"; "had no ethical objection to drinking"; "Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants"- Omar N. Bradley right - in conformance with justice or law or morality; "do the right thing and confess" unethical - not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior; "unethical business practices"
	3.	ethical - adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action" honourable, honorable right - in conformance with justice or law or morality; "do the right thing and confess"

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ethical

adjective 1. moral, behavioural

2. right, morally right, morally acceptable, good, just, fitting, fair, responsible, principled, correct, decent, proper, upright, honourable, honest, righteous, virtuous << OPPOSITE unethical

Translations

ethical [ˈɛθɪkl] adj → ético (= honest); honrado

ethical [ˈɛθɪkl] adj → moral(e)

ethical [ˈɛθɪkl] adj → ethisch

ethical [ˈɛθɪkl] adj → etico/a, morale