ethical dative

Noun

Meaning

ethical dative (plural ethical datives)

(grammar) A form of the dative case applied to pronouns; used (in Latin and some other languages, but rare in English) to show a certain interest felt by the person indicated.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

dativus ethicus

Close letter words and terms

ethical code ethical commitment ethical conduct in healthcare Ethical Decalogue ethical dilemma ethical drug