Faustian Pact
/ˈfaʊstiən pækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A metaphorical or literary term describing an agreement where a party sacrifices ethical or moral standards, often for power or gain, used in legal and ethical discussions.
The whistleblower argued that the contract represented a Faustian pact, forcing the company to abandon its ethical obligations.
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- faustian pact
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Commentary
Used metaphorically in legal contexts to describe agreements involving compromise of ethics or principles; not a formal legal doctrine but valuable in ethical critique and analysis.
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