Legal Ethics

noun A person, typically a lawyer, appointed to act for another in business or legal matters.

• The attorney provided legal counsel to the defendant during the trial.
• I hired an attorney to help me with my divorce.
• My attorney is a real shark in the courtroom.
• The attorney's words were like a shield, protecting her client from harm.

noun the act of mixing or blending together

verb to mix or blend together thoroughly

• It is not appropriate to commingle personal funds with business funds.
• I prefer not to commingle my snacks with anyone else's in the pantry.
• Let's commingle our playlists for the road trip.
• The artist was able to commingle different art styles in their latest masterpiece.

noun the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action

• It is important to always listen to your conscience when making ethical decisions.
• My conscience is telling me to do the right thing and apologize.
• I can't believe he has no conscience, he's so selfish.
• Her conscience weighed heavily on her as she struggled with the decision.

noun a key concept with multiple meanings in Indian religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, referring to duty, righteousness, morality, and virtue

• The concept of dharma plays a central role in Hindu philosophy.
• Living in harmony with dharma is believed to bring good fortune.
• I try to follow my own dharma and not worry about what others think.
• For her, painting was not just a hobby, it was her dharma.

verb to declare someone or something ineligible or unfit for a particular purpose or competition

• The judge had to disqualify the juror due to a conflict of interest.
• They had to disqualify him from the game because he kept cheating.
• They were going to disqualify her, but she managed to talk her way out of it.
• His reckless behavior could disqualify him from future opportunities.

noun the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group over others

• The company has strict policies in place to prevent any form of favoritism in the workplace.
• I heard rumors of favoritism going on in the office, but I don't know if it's true.
• I can't stand the favoritism that happens in this place, it's so unfair.
• The teacher's favoritism towards certain students was like a dark cloud hanging over the classroom.

noun high respect; great esteem

verb to regard or treat with respect or admiration

• It is a great honor to be invited to speak at the conference.
• I feel honored to be a part of such a wonderful team.
• I'm totally honored to be included in the group chat.
• The medal of honor symbolizes bravery and sacrifice.

adjective not deserving criticism or blame; faultless

• Her conduct at the charity event was irreproachable, earning her the admiration of all attendees.
• His work ethic is irreproachable; he always gives his best effort.
• Dude, your outfit is irreproachable! You look so sharp.
• The artist's attention to detail in his paintings is irreproachable, making them truly masterpieces.

noun principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior

• The philosopher debated the concept of morality in his latest book.
• We often discuss morality over dinner with our friends.
• Some people just don't care about morality these days.
• The morality of his actions weighed heavily on his conscience.

noun principles or habits with respect to right or wrong behavior

adjective relating to principles of right and wrong behavior

• The ethical code of conduct is based on a set of morals that guide our actions.
• I always try to do what I feel is right based on my morals.
• She's got some strong morals, she won't do anything shady.
• His decision to donate all his money to charity really speaks to his strong morals.

adjective A principled person or action is one that is based on or shows a strong belief in what is right and fair.

• She is known for her principled approach to decision-making, always sticking to her values and beliefs.
• He's a principled guy who always does what he thinks is right, no matter what others say.
• That dude is so principled, he never bends the rules no matter what.
• The principled foundation of their relationship kept them strong through all the challenges they faced.

noun an act performed beyond what is required or expected

adjective exceeding what is required or expected; superfluous

• The act of donating money to charity beyond what is required is considered supererogatory.
• Going above and beyond in helping your neighbor is supererogatory but greatly appreciated.
• It's totally supererogatory to bring a gift to the party, but it's a nice gesture.
• His dedication to his work goes beyond the call of duty, it's almost supererogatory.

adjective done in a secretive or dishonest way

adverb in a secretive or dishonest manner

• The underhand tactics used by the competitor were quickly exposed by the regulatory authorities.
• I don't trust him because he always seems to have some underhand scheme up his sleeve.
• I heard she's been up to some underhand stuff behind everyone's back.
• His underhand compliments were actually meant to insult her.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, describing someone or something as lacking moral principles or ethics.

• The unprincipled behavior of the company's executives led to a major scandal.
• I can't believe how unprincipled some people can be when it comes to making money.
• That guy is so unprincipled, he'll do anything to get ahead.
• His unprincipled actions left a trail of destruction in his wake.

noun the practice of selecting a court in which to bring a lawsuit based on the belief that the court will rule in one's favor

• Forum shopping refers to the practice of selecting a specific court or jurisdiction in order to achieve a favorable outcome in a legal case.
• Lawyers often engage in forum shopping to find the most advantageous location to file a lawsuit.
• Some people try to game the system by forum shopping for the easiest court to win in.
• In a way, forum shopping is like trying to pick the best store to buy a product from for the cheapest price.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g., 'the', 'a', 'an')

• The American Rule is a legal principle that each party in a lawsuit is responsible for paying their own attorney's fees.
• I just found out about the American Rule - it means you have to pay your own lawyer no matter what.
• Yo, did you hear about the American Rule? It's like, you gotta cover your own legal fees, man.
• In life, it sometimes feels like we're all playing by the American Rule - everyone has to handle their own challenges and expenses.

noun a barrier or partition that is used to separate two areas or to prevent communication between them, often used in a metaphorical sense in the context of business or law

• The concept of a Chinese wall is important in preventing conflicts of interest within financial institutions.
• We need to set up a Chinese wall between our work and personal lives to maintain a healthy balance.
• I heard they're building a Chinese wall around the new club to keep out unwanted guests.
• The emotional distance between them felt like a Chinese wall that couldn't be breached.

noun a debt that is based on personal integrity and honor rather than a legal obligation

• He considered it a debt of honour to repay the money he had borrowed from his friend.
• I feel like I owe him a debt of honour for all the times he has helped me out.
• I gotta pay back that debt of honour before he starts asking for it.
• In their culture, seeking revenge was seen as a debt of honour that had to be repaid.

adjective relating to or based on duty or obligation

• The deontological approach to ethics focuses on the moral duty or obligation of an individual.
• Some people believe in deontological ethics, which means they think actions are inherently right or wrong.
• I don't really vibe with that deontological stuff, I prefer to just go with my gut.
• In a world where deontological principles are often overlooked, it's refreshing to see someone stand firm in their beliefs.

noun A deal or agreement that is very favorable or advantageous, often involving special treatment or privileges for one party

• The company was accused of receiving a sweetheart deal from the government.
• I heard they got a sweetheart deal on their new car.
• They totally scored a sweetheart deal on that vacation package.
• She felt like she got a sweetheart deal when she found the perfect dress on sale.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing or set of things, such as 'off-label marketing'

• Off-label marketing refers to the practice of promoting a medication for uses that have not been approved by regulatory agencies.
• Doctors should be cautious of off-label marketing tactics used by pharmaceutical companies.
• I heard that company got in trouble for shady off-label marketing schemes.
• The company's off-label marketing strategy was like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.