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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Under the law, the foundation must describe its mission, its three-year plan, its code of ethics, its tax returns and other records on its website and in memos to House and Senate leaders.
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Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Said with the conviction of someone who’s never questioned their code of ethics, yet at a time when an impartial observer may wonder how a functioning moral compass could guide anyone to such a calamitous moment, the above line is both a glaring signpost and a savvy misdirect.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
Justices have denied any wrongdoing, though the court announced a new code of ethics in November 2023 designed to help address some of the public concerns.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The company defended its program as being critical to its success and that all policies follow the law and Costco’s code of ethics.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Said with the conviction of someone who’s never questioned their code of ethics, yet at a time when an impartial observer may wonder how a functioning moral compass could guide anyone to such a calamitous moment, the above line is both a glaring signpost and a savvy misdirect.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
Justices have denied any wrongdoing, though the court announced a new code of ethics in November 2023 designed to help address some of the public concerns.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The company defended its program as being critical to its success and that all policies follow the law and Costco’s code of ethics.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 24 Jan. 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 29 Apr. 2025.
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