personal conduct

noun

A set of precepts that one individual tries to observe in daily life. For example, precepts of preserving human life, speaking truthfully, or being nice to people.

“His personal conduct is above reproach.”

Meanings

nounpersonal conduct (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA set of precepts that one individual tries to observe in daily life. For example, precepts of preserving human life, speaking truthfully, or being nice to people.

    His personal conduct is above reproach.

  2. uncountableThe way a person behaves.

    His personal conduct needs to be evaluated.

Translations

Finnish arvot, käytös
  • arvotset of rules
  • käytösway a person behaves
  • käyttäytyminenway a person behaves
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