ethical
/ˈɛθɪkəl/ adjective C1- Of or relating to the study of ethics. · The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings.
- Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession. · All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines.
- Morally approvable; good. · We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.
- Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician. · In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an ethical drug.
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The contemporary debate surrounding the ethical viability of zoological parks is a multifaceted discourse, fraught with competing imperatives and profound moral inquiries.
Nevertheless, the ethical foundation of even the most progressive zoological institutions remains fiercely contested by animal welfare advocates.
The juxtaposition of majestic creatures against the backdrop of restrictive concrete enclosures inevitably evokes a profound sense of melancholy and ethical dissonance.
This ethical bifurcation forces society to meticulously reevaluate the fundamental justification for keeping wild animals in any form of captivity.
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