Ethic
/ˈeθ.ɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior.
Medical professionals follow a strict ethic to ensure patient confidentiality.
- (n.) The branch of knowledge dealing with moral principles.
Philosophy courses often include the study of ethic to explore what is right and wrong.
Forms
- ethics
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'ethic' often appears in singular form when referring to a specific code or principle, while 'ethics' denotes the broader study or system.
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