ethical obligation

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A duty based on moral principles of right and wrong.

obligationADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • Companies have an ethical obligation to protect customer data.
  • As a doctor, she felt a strong ethical obligation to help those in need.
  • Many philosophers discuss whether humanity has an ethical obligation to future generations.
  • Breaking an ethical obligation can damage one's reputation.
  • His ethical obligation prevented him from accepting the bribe.
  • Do we have an ethical obligation to donate to charity?
  • The board recognized their ethical obligation to ensure fair treatment of all employees.
  • Fulfilling one's ethical obligation brings a sense of integrity.
  • She emphasized the ethical obligation of researchers to report findings honestly.
  • Ignoring an ethical obligation can lead to moral dilemmas.