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Ethics

ˈɛθɪks

Ethics definitions
noun
ethics
  1. moral principles that govern a person's behaviour or the conducting of an activity

    "medical ethics also enter into the question"

    moral code morals morality moral stand moral principles moral values rights and wrongs principles ideals creed credo ethos rules of conduct standards (of behaviour) virtues dictates of conscience
    • the moral correctness of specified conduct

      "many scientists question the ethics of cruel experiments"

  2. the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles

    "neither metaphysics nor ethics is the home of religion"

    fairness justness fair play fair-mindedness equity equitableness even-handedness egalitarianism impartiality impartialness lack of bias objectivity neutrality disinterestedness lack of prejudice open-mindedness non-partisanship