noun
- the quality or state of being ethical; conformity to moral principles and standards of right conduct
Usage: formal; often used in academic, professional, and philosophical contexts
Examples
- The ethicality of the research study was questioned by the review board.
- Consumers increasingly care about the ethicality of the products they buy.
- The company's decision raised concerns about its ethicality and social responsibility.
- Philosophers debate the ethicality of artificial intelligence in decision-making.
- The ethicality of the treatment depends on informed consent from the patient.
- Business leaders must consider the ethicality of their practices, not just profitability.