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Princeton's WordNet

  1. ethic, ethical codenoun

    a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct

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  1. Ethical code

    Ethical codes are adopted by organizations to assist members in understanding the difference between right and wrong and in applying that understanding to their decisions. An ethical code generally implies documents at three levels: codes of business ethics, codes of conduct for employees, and codes of professional practice.

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  1. ethical code

    An ethical code is a set of principles or rules that outlines appropriate behavior for individuals or members of a specific profession or group. It governs behavior, providing guidelines for actions, decisions, and responsibilities, often focusing on honesty, fairness, respect, and integrity. Its goal is to prevent certain negative behaviors while also identifying productive and positive behaviors to foster. These codes can be legally enforceable in certain fields or can simply serve as a moral compass.

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  1. Ethical code

    Ethical codes are adopted by organizations to assist members in understanding the difference between 'right' and 'wrong' and in applying that understanding to their decisions. An ethical code generally implies documents at three levels: codes of business ethics, codes of conduct for employees, and codes of professional practice.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ethical code in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ethical code in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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