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| 1. | [ noun ] (sociology) the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group | |
| Synonyms: | value-system value_orientation moral_principle | |
| Examples: | "the Puritan ethic" "a person with old-fashioned values" |
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| Related terms: | principle Chartism | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct | |
| Synonyms: | ethical_code | |
| Related terms: | system double_standard principle | |
| Similar spelling: |
ethics etch etc. |
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