Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ethical-ramifications
noun
/ˈɛθɪkəl ˌræməfɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Definition
The potential consequences or effects of an action or decision as it relates to ethics or moral principles.
Examples
The ethical ramifications of artificial intelligence include potential job displacement and privacy concerns.
Before implementing the new policy, we must consider the ethical ramifications it may have on our community.
The scientist discussed the ethical ramifications of genetic engineering in her lecture.
Meaning
Ethical ramifications refer to the implications or outcomes that actions may have concerning what is morally right or wrong.
Synonyms
moral consequences
ethical implications
moral ramifications
