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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ethics

/ɛθɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does ethics mean?

noun

The branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally good and bad, right and wrong, and the principles that guide human behavior. Ethics involves the study of moral values and principles that govern an individual's or a group's behavior.

Example

"The company's ethics policy emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in all business dealings."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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