ethical

[/ˈɛθɪkəl/]

adjective

ético

1. relating to moral principles about the rightness and wrongness of behavior

The company made an ethical decision to reduce pollution.

A empresa tomou uma decisão ética de reduzir a poluição.

2. morally correct and honest

It is not ethical to lie to your customers.

Não é ético mentir para seus clientes.

3. in accordance with the rules of professional conduct

The lawyer followed ethical guidelines in handling the case.

O advogado seguiu diretrizes éticas ao lidar com o caso.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ético

most common usage

São Paulo

ético

standard usage in business and academic contexts

Portugal

ético

identical usage across Portuguese regions

ethical dilemma - dilema ético

ethical standards - padrões éticos

ethical conduct - conduta ética

ethical framework - marco ético

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