Science
ethics
noun
Definition
Moral principles that govern behaviour or the conduct of an activity.
In a sentence
“Scientists must consider the ethics of genetic modification before proceeding.”
Synonyms
moralityprinciplesvalues
Common collocations
- research ethics
- AI ethics
- medical ethics
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