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ethics

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As a noun, ethics means the study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.

Meanings of ethics

5 meanings

philosophyThe study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
Morality.
The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Similar: ethical motive, morals, morality
The philosophical study of moral values and rules
Similar: moral philosophy

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

noun: motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

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noun: the philosophical study of moral values and rules

moral philosophy

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Scrabble & Words With Friends: valid word11 points before bonuses.6 letters.