Ethics Guidelines
/ˈeθɪks ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) Principles and rules established to guide ethical conduct within legal, professional, or organizational contexts.
The ethics guidelines require lawyers to maintain client confidentiality at all times.
- (n.) Documents or frameworks issued by regulatory or professional bodies to ensure integrity and responsibility in legal practice or research.
The bar association's ethics guidelines outline disciplinary procedures for misconduct.
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- ethics guidelines
- ethics guideline
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Commentary
Ethics guidelines differ from formal laws by providing recommended standards rather than binding rules; drafters should ensure clarity to avoid confusion with enforceable regulations.
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