Ethical Conduct

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

article a word used to indicate that a noun is to follow

• The employee decided to blow the whistle on the unethical practices within the company.
• I heard that someone is going to blow the whistle on the boss for stealing office supplies.
• If you see something sketchy going on, don't be afraid to blow the whistle.
• The referee had no choice but to blow the whistle and stop the game due to the dangerous weather conditions.

adjective having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

• The lawyer demonstrated that she was a competent professional during the trial.
• He's a really competent guy when it comes to fixing cars.
• She's a total boss, so competent at her job.
• The orchestra conductor was like a competent captain steering the ship of music.

noun behavior that is considered to be morally correct and socially acceptable

• It is important to uphold the decencies of society in all interactions.
• Let's make sure we don't forget about the decencies when we're out with friends.
• Don't be a jerk, just follow the decencies like everyone else.
• Sometimes it feels like the decencies are a thing of the past in this fast-paced world.

verb to declare someone ineligible or unfit for a particular position or activity

• The athlete was disqualified from the competition due to a violation of the rules.
• They got disqualified from the game for cheating.
• He was totally disqualified for pulling that stunt.
• Her behavior at the meeting disqualified her from future leadership opportunities.

adjective relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these principles

• It is important for companies to adhere to ethical business practices.
• I try to make ethical choices in my daily life.
• Dude, that's not cool, you gotta be more ethical.
• His moral compass always points towards the ethical path.

verb to alter or manipulate (information, a document, etc.) in order to deceive or mislead

• The scientist was caught trying to falsify the data in his research paper.
• I heard that she tried to falsify her resume to get the job.
• He's always trying to falsify his way out of trouble.
• Her smile was so forced, it seemed almost like she was trying to falsify happiness.

noun a gentle or friendly reproof; counseling against fault or oversight; warning

• The teacher gave a stern admonishment to the students for talking during the exam.
• Mom's admonishment about not forgetting to take out the trash was loud and clear.
• I got a serious admonishment from my boss for being late to work again.
• The dark clouds looming overhead were a silent admonishment of the impending storm.