deontologyglossary / DEONTOLOGY deontology. The philosophy of ethics, rights, and duties as a matter of natural law. • Moral rights in one’s intellectual property are often considered deontological issues. — deontological, adj. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Howard,在一家顶尖的美国律师事务所担任专职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与信托与财产规划有关的法律文件。