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be ethical
[/bi ˈɛθɪkəl/]
verb phrase
ser ético
1.
to act in accordance with moral principles and professional standards
A good lawyer must be ethical in all dealings with clients.
Um bom advogado deve ser ético em todos os negócios com clientes.
2.
to conduct oneself with integrity and honesty
The company decided to be ethical and transparent about their manufacturing practices.
A empresa decidiu ser ética e transparente sobre suas práticas de fabricação.
3.
to follow established codes of conduct and moral guidelines
Scientists must be ethical in their research and reporting of results.
Os cientistas devem ser éticos em sua pesquisa e relatório de resultados.
Synonyms
be moral
be honest
be principled
be upright
act with integrity
Antonyms
be unethical
be dishonest
be corrupt
be immoral
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser ético
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser ético
common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
ser ético
standard usage; may also use 'agir eticamente' (act ethically)
Related Idioms & Phrases
play by the rules
keep one's nose clean
do the right thing
follow the straight and narrow
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