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 function requires the CTrO to be technically literate, have a code of ethics and be emotionally intelligent.
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Michelle Drolet, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The county has had a code of ethics in place since 1993.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
After suing the city, arguing the city charter and its code of ethics did not allow fellow council members to suspend her, Fike was allowed back on the council last week.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Superman stands for idealism; he’s got a code of ethics.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
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Michelle Drolet, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The county has had a code of ethics in place since 1993.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
After suing the city, arguing the city charter and its code of ethics did not allow fellow council members to suspend her, Fike was allowed back on the council last week.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Superman stands for idealism; he’s got a code of ethics.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 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 5 Sep. 2025.
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