— ethically , adv. — ethicalness, ethicality , n.
/eth"i keuhl/ , adj.
1. pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
2. being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice, esp. the standards of a profession: It was not considered ethical for physicians to advertise.
3. (of drugs) sold only upon medical prescription.
[ 1600-10; ETHIC + -AL 1 ]
Syn. 2. moral, upright, honest, righteous, virtuous, honorable.
Ant. 2. immoral.