unethical practices
Morally dubious conduct
Unethical practices are actions or behaviors that violate moral standards or professional codes of conduct, typically in business, medicine, law, or other institutional contexts.
The phrase implies systematic wrongdoing rather than isolated lapses—The company was investigated for unethical practices in its hiring process.
Common examples include deception, exploitation, conflicts of interest, and disregard for safety or fairness.
The term carries strong disapproval and often suggests conduct that, while possibly legal, fails to meet expected standards of integrity.
- forgeryCreating fraudulent imitations
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
- briberyCorrupt payment for influence
- kickback schemeFraudulent rebate to decision-makers
- hush moneyPayment to ensure secrecy
under the table · conflict of interest · exploitation · embezzlement · fraud · cooking the books · lie · systemic bias · predatory lending · discrimination · tax evasion · lying · cover up · nepotism · wage theft · insider trading · collusion · shell company
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Right conduct guidelines
ethical conduct · integrity · ethical behavior · moral conduct · fair dealing
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Proven effective methods
due diligence · standard practices · standard operating procedures · professional standards
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Company's ethical community obligations