Read the dictionary definition of ethical. All definitions for this word.
1. conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
1. an ethical lawyer
2. ethical medical practice
3. an ethical problem
4. had no ethical objection to drinking
5. Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants
2. adhering to ethical and moral principles
1. it seems ethical and right
2. followed the only honorable course of action
3. of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
1. ethical codes
2. ethical theories