ethically, adv.
(ˈɛθɪkəlɪ)
[f. ethical a. + -ly2.]
In an ethical manner; according to the principles or rules of ethics; from an ethical point of view.
| 1649 Bulwer Pathomyot. Pref. 12 Those also that shall hereafter Physically and Ethically handle the Doctrine of humane affections. 1674 Govt. Tongue ix. §2. 150 Besides my subject leads me not to discourse ethically, but Christianly of the faults of the tongue. 1861 Sat. Rev. 21 Dec. 636 Little can be said ethically, and nothing prudentially, for foolish things written. 1874 Spurgeon Treas. Dav. Ps. xcii. 1 It is good ethically, for it is the Lord's right. |