ethical
Pronunciation:
/ˈɛθɪkəl/noun
Definitions
An ethical drug, one only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
adjective
Definitions
Of or relating to the study of ethics.
Example: 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.
Example: All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines.
Morally approvable; good.
Example: We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.
(of a drug) Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
Example: In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an ethical drug.