Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ethical-imperative
noun
/ˈɛθɪkəl ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/
Definition
A fundamental principle that guides actions based on ethical considerations.
Examples
- In many cultures, honesty is seen as an ethical imperative.
- The organization decided that recycling was not just a good practice but an ethical imperative.
- For the doctor, patient care is an ethical imperative, driving every decision made.
Meaning
The concept that certain actions are necessary based on moral or ethical standards.
Synonyms
- moral obligation
- ethical duty
- principled necessity
