Ethical and Formal

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Ethical adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.

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Formal and ethical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Formal" instead an adjective "Ethical".

Nearby Words: ethics, ethic, ethically

Formal adjective - Following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules.

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Ethical and formal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ethical" instead an adjective "Formal".

It could be argued that he takes the trope name more literally than most; it's not a rigid ethical code, but simple etiquette, and he'll sidestep his "principles" with all the sincere regret he'd give an ill-timed belch at a formal dinner.

Source: Comicbook / X-Men

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