This is the 2685th most frequent German word.
ethische
"Ethische" means "ethical" in English.
In this sentence, 'ethische' is used as an adjective modifying the noun 'Verantwortung' to describe its nature as related to ethics.
Die ethische Verantwortung liegt bei allen Mitgliedern der Organisation.
The ethical responsibility lies with all members of the organization.
Here, 'ethische' functions as an adjective describing 'Prinzipien', indicating they pertain to ethics.
Ethische Prinzipien sind entscheidend für einen respektvollen Umgang miteinander.
Ethical principles are crucial for respectful interaction with one another.
In this case, 'ethischen' is part of an adjectival phrase modifing 'Kontext', showing the relation to ethics in the situation.