
Ethic
Not Always Rules
Ethics can be unspoken social expectations, not just clear rules.

His actions were frowned upon, lacking the usual social ethic.
Context Sensitive
Ethics can vary greatly between professions, societies, and cultures.

As an engineer, you must learn the specific ethics of your field.
Subject to Debate
Ethical standards are not fixed and can be debated or challenged.

There's an ongoing debate about the ethics of artificial intelligence.
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