Ethical Obligation
/ˈɛθɪkəl ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A duty arising from professional codes or moral principles that guides legal practitioners' conduct.
The attorney recognized her ethical obligation to maintain client confidentiality.
- (n.) A responsibility imposed by law or professional standards to act in a morally appropriate manner within a legal context.
Judges have an ethical obligation to remain impartial during trials.
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Commentary
Often intersecting with legal duties, ethical obligations emphasize moral considerations that may extend beyond strict legal requirements.
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