deontology in French
deontology in French is déontologie, déontologisme — deontology means another term for ethics: the study of the principles of right and wrong conduct.
deontology in French
déontologie
Synonym of ethics (“the study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct”). [from c. 1826]
déontologisme
(specifically) The normative ethical theory that the morality of an action is based on whether the action follows certain obligations or rules, rather than on its inherent goodness, consequences, etc. [from 1930]
What does "deontology" mean?
- noun Another term for ethics: the study of the principles of right and wrong conduct.
- noun In ethics, the view that whether an action is right depends on whether it follows certain rules or duties, not on its results.
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What is "deontology" in French?
"deontology" in French is déontologie, déontologisme. deontology means: Another term for ethics: the study of the principles of right and wrong conduct.
Are there other ways to say "deontology" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "deontology": déontologie, déontologisme.
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