Ethical Constraints
/ˈeθɪkəl kənˈstreɪnts/
Definitions
- (n.) Limitations imposed by professional ethical standards that govern legal practitioners' conduct.
The lawyer faced ethical constraints preventing conflicts of interest in her case.
- (n.) Restrictions based on moral principles that affect the formulation or enforcement of laws and policies.
Ethical constraints shaped the legislation on data privacy to protect individual rights.
Forms
- ethical constraints
- ethical constraint (singular)
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Commentary
Ethical constraints often overlap with legal obligations but emphasize moral duties that may go beyond statutory requirements.
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