noun
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An ethical drug, one only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
adjective
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Of or relating to the study of ethics.
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The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings.
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Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.
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All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines.
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Morally approvable; good.
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We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.
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(of a drug) Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
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In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an ethical drug.