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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.
Synonyms
moralprincipledvirtuousuprighthonest
Antonyms
unethicalimmoraldishonestcorruptunprincipled

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

ethical dilemma - dilema ético
ethical standards - padrões éticos
ethical conduct - conduta ética
ethical framework - marco ético
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