What does "code of ethics" mean?

A list of statements or exemplars used by organizations to guide their members in differentiating between right and wrong and in applying understandings to their decision making.

Code of ethics

Q: What is a synonym for "code of ethics"?

Common synonyms include: ancient codes, code, conduct code, conduct guideline, corporate ethics, decalogue.

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Noun

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A list of statements or exemplars used by organizations to guide their members in differentiating between right and wrong and in applying understandings to their decision making.

Synonyms

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ancient codes code conduct code conduct guideline corporate ethics decalogue

Antonyms

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immorality informal guidance nonbinding guidance unethical behavior

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