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Ethical behaviour is determined by an individuals context ie their background beliefs, values and morals. Large groups of individuals can then work together to make these behaviours the legal standard which means that if one individual does not act in this way, they are able to be sanctioned either via fines or imprisonment etc. In effect, what was a personal choice becomes a governing rule with an associated punishment to act as a deterrent.

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