code of ethics
noun phrase
: a set of rules about good and bad behavior
The company has its own code of ethics.
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Since then, the James Beard Foundation has made efforts to address that criticism with a new code of ethics and changes to awards program policies and procedures.
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Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
Costco produces an Annual Report outlining its code of ethics and employee benefits.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
The civility pledge Village Board members approved Monday outlines a code of ethics or conduct to follow in discussing village matters and other official business with each other and with the public.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Slim Chances Of Success Costco is steadfastly holding to its current policies founded on its code of ethics.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
Costco produces an Annual Report outlining its code of ethics and employee benefits.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
The civility pledge Village Board members approved Monday outlines a code of ethics or conduct to follow in discussing village matters and other official business with each other and with the public.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Slim Chances Of Success Costco is steadfastly holding to its current policies founded on its code of ethics.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Code of ethics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code%20of%20ethics. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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