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Webster 1913 Edition


Ethically

Eth′ic-al-ly

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adv.
According to, in harmony with, moral principles or character.

Webster 1828 Edition


Ethically

ETH'ICALLY

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adv.
According to the doctrines of morality.

Definition 2024


ethically

ethically

English

Adverb

ethically (comparative more ethically, superlative most ethically)

  1. In an ethical manner
  2. Concerning ethics

Usage notes

  • Adjectives to which "ethically" is often applied: right, wrong, acceptable, unacceptable, responsible, correct, good, neutral, questionable, permissible, required, sensitive, problematic, appropriate, defensible.

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