code of ethics

noun phrase

: a set of rules about good and bad behavior
The company has its own code of ethics.

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House Republicans found that the foundation, created by the state in 2023, wasn’t complying with state laws requiring it to disclose its mission, three-year plan, code of ethics, tax returns and other records. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 What does the Texas educators’ code of ethics say about social media? Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025 There are also board bylaws in place on governance standards and a code of ethics. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The function requires the CTrO to be technically literate, have a code of ethics and be emotionally intelligent. Michelle Drolet, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for code of ethics

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“Code of ethics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code%20of%20ethics. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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