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Definition ethic in American English

ethic noun

noun
/ˈeθɪk/
1

a general principle or belief that affects the way that people behave

Example

commitment to the Christian ethic

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rule convention law
2

a set of principles that people use to decide what is right and what is wrong

Example

the ethics of filming people without their permission

Example

business/medical/professional ethics

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rule convention law
2.1

the study of the principles of right and wrong

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acoustics aesthetics agriculture
Definition ethic in American English