adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In an ethical manner; according to the principles or rules of ethics; from an ethical point of view.

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1649.  Bulwer, Pathomyot., Pref. 12. Those also that shall hereafter Physically and Ethically handle the Doctrine of humane affections.

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1674.  Govt. Tongue, ix. § 2. 156. Besides my subject leads me not to discourse Ethically, but Christianly of the faults of the Tongue.

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1861.  Sat. Rev., 21 Dec., 636. Little can be said ethically, and nothing prudentially, for foolish things written.

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1874.  Spurgeon, Treas. Dav., Ps. xcii. 1. It is good ethically, for it is the Lord’s right.

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