ethical
1. [ adjective ] (philosophy) of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
Examples:

"ethical codes" "ethical theories"

Related terms: ethics
2. [ adjective ] conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
Examples:

"an ethical lawyer" "ethical medical practice" "an ethical problem" "had no ethical objection to drinking" "Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants"- Omar N. Bradley

Related terms: unethical right
3. [ adjective ] adhering to ethical and moral principles
Synonyms: moral honourable honorable
Examples:

"it seems ethical and right" "followed the only honorable course of action" "had the moral courage to stand alone"

Related terms: right
Similar spelling:   ethically