ETHICALLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ethically mean? 

• ETHICALLY (adverb)
  The adverb ETHICALLY has 1 sense:

1. in an ethical manner; from an ethical point of view; according to ethics

  Familiarity information: ETHICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ETHICALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an ethical manner; from an ethical point of view; according to ethics

Context example:

this is ethically unacceptable

Antonym:

unethically (in an unethical manner)

Pertainym:

ethical (conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior)

 Context examples 

It may also legally and ethically trade at a profit.

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