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thics
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a set of moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior and decision-making
- The committee was formed to address issues related to medical ethics in research.
- She often consulted her ethics when faced with challenging decisions at work.
- Many professions have established ethics to ensure accountability and integrity.
- The course on business ethics explored the moral implications of corporate practices.
- His commitment to ethics guided him in advocating for social justice and fairness.
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the branch of philosophy that studies moral values and principles
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