1. Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity
The company's ethics policy prohibits insider trading.
A política de ética da empresa proíbe negociação com informações privilegiadas.
2. The branch of philosophy dealing with what is good and bad, and with moral duty and obligation
She studied ethics at university and learned about different moral theories.
Ela estudou ética na universidade e aprendeu sobre diferentes teorias morais.
3. Rules of conduct recognized in a particular profession or area of activity
Medical ethics require doctors to maintain patient confidentiality.
A ética médica exige que os médicos mantenham a confidencialidade do paciente.