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ethics

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This term carries a heavy weight of authority and systemic structure. It is less about a personal gut feeling of right or wrong and more about a codified set of standards, whether those are professional guidelines for doctors or a philosophical framework for a society. While morality often feels private and internal, ethics are typically viewed as external and collective. Using this word suggests a formal evaluation of conduct, often appearing in legal, academic, or corporate environments where a breach of ethics leads to professional sanctions rather than just personal guilt.

Uncountable when referring to the academic study of morality or a general system of values. Countable when referring to specific moral principles or a set of rules (e.g., the ethics of a particular profession).

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The moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the activity of an organization.

"The company's ethics prevent them from using child labor."

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The branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles.

"She is studying ethics at the university."

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