DEONTIC


Meaning of DEONTIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)dē-ˈän-tik ]

adjective

Etymology: Greek deont-, deon that which is obligatory, from neuter of present participle of dein to lack, be needful — more at deuter-

Date: 1951

: of or relating to moral obligation : deontological

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