Deontological
Pronunciation: /ˌdiːɑːntəˈlɑːdʒəkəl/
Deontological (adj)
- Relating to judging actions by rules and duties, not mainly by the results they cause.
- Using moral principles that say what people must do, even when outcomes are uncertain or unpleasant.
Examples
- A deontological view judges actions by duties, not by results.
- She follows a deontological approach, even when the results are bad.
Deontological (adjective)
Examples
- Her deontological view says duty matters more than results.
- The team uses deontological duty-based ethics when judging choices.