ethical consideration
ethical consideration. (often cap.) An aspirational goal or principle intended to guide a lawyer’s professional conduct. • A lawyer’s violation of these considerations (which are contained in the Model Code of Professional Responsibility) does not necessarily subject the lawyer to discipline. — Abbr. EC. Cf. DISCIPLINARY RULE. [Cases: Attorney and Client 32. C.J.S. Attorney and Client §§ 6, 43–58, 86.]