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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The civility pledge Village Board members approved Monday outlines a code of ethics or conduct to follow in discussing village matters and other official business with each other and with the public.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Slim Chances Of Success Costco is steadfastly holding to its current policies founded on its code of ethics.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Surprising Fact Monday’s recusals are only the third time that justices have recused themselves from cases since the court adopted a new—non-binding—code of ethics in November 2023.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Under federal law, such 501(c)(3) nonprofits must adhere to strict limits on lobbying and political campaigning.
AUGUST 2024: DCF fails to publish the foundation’s tax documents, fiscal plan, code of ethics, mission and results, as is required annually by law.
—Kate Payne, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Slim Chances Of Success Costco is steadfastly holding to its current policies founded on its code of ethics.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Surprising Fact Monday’s recusals are only the third time that justices have recused themselves from cases since the court adopted a new—non-binding—code of ethics in November 2023.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Under federal law, such 501(c)(3) nonprofits must adhere to strict limits on lobbying and political campaigning.
AUGUST 2024: DCF fails to publish the foundation’s tax documents, fiscal plan, code of ethics, mission and results, as is required annually by law.
—Kate Payne, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Code of ethics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code%20of%20ethics. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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