sportsmanly

adjective

Definition of sportsmanlynext
as in legal
following or according to the rules in wrestling, biting is not sportsmanly, and will result in a forfeit

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  1. legal
  2. moral
  3. clean
  4. fair
  5. ethical
Adjective
  • Disclaimer and Disclosure The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or other advice.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As his legal team has said before, Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of legal
Adjective
  • These luminaries of the anti-corporate progressive Left are experts in moral inversion.
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Do countries have a legal as well as a moral obligation to prevent a planetary disaster?
    Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of moral
Adjective
  • The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2023
  • At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2023
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • The best chance to find Van Winkle products at a fair price is through lotteries offered by many retailers, where consumers can purchase bottles from the collection at MSRP, according to the news release.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Though to be fair, that’s a risk for all vaccine makers.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of fair
Adjective
  • While philanthropy’s core lies in ethical values, Vincent enriches traditional strategies with a critical outlook.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ethical
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“Sportsmanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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