noun
- a set of moral principles that control or influence a person’s behavior
- the rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad
Usage: often used in plural form ‘ethics’
Examples
- She has a strong work ethic and never misses a deadline.
- The company’s business ethic emphasizes honesty and fairness.
- Medical professionals must follow a strict code of ethics.
- His personal ethic prevents him from lying.
- The school teaches students about ethics and moral responsibility.
- Environmental ethics guide our conservation efforts.