ethics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

eth·​ics ˈeth-iks How to pronounce ethics (audio)
: the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group
medical ethics

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“Ethics.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ethics. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.

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