Ethical Conduct
/ˈɛθɪkəl ˈkɒndʌkt/
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- (n.) Behavior conforming to accepted principles of right and wrong in legal, professional, or business contexts.
The lawyer was reprimanded for failing to maintain ethical conduct during the trial.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, attaching explicit ethical conduct obligations can clarify standards of professional behavior and prevent misconduct.
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