The phrase "a standard of conduct" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing expectations or guidelines for behavior in a particular context, such as in a workplace or organization.
Example: "The company has established a standard of conduct that all employees are expected to follow to maintain a professional environment."
Alternatives: "a code of behavior" or "a guideline for behavior".
Our traditional criminal law is based on a standard of conduct that assumes each individual to be a morally responsible human being.
The code of ethics for medical professionals (//www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2512.html) is not considered law, but rather a "standard of conduct which define the essentials of honorable behavior for the physician".
"We expect the men and women who serve in our nation's Navy to adhere to a standard of conduct that reflects our core values of honor, courage and commitment," a spokesman for the Navy, Capt.
A law (e.g., a statute) is by nature universal in form: it is a standard of conduct that applies generally, in respect of both the classes of persons and the types of conduct it governs.
Someone who set a standard of conduct and made us better by their example.
George established a standard of conduct for British royalty that reflected the values and virtues of the upper middle-class rather than upper-class lifestyles or vices.
The first step in this effort is to produce a universal standard of conduct (Standard) broadly endorsed by the PSC industry.
This characterization stood in juxtaposition to the pope's criticism of Philip's kingship and, I argue, was designed to establish a standard of royal conduct by which to criticize Philip.
Using problem-focused coping, you should assert that, while Jeff and Sally are allowed to not like each other, a standard of professional conduct is expected and reinforce those standards.
Currency trading is largely an unregulated market, but standard-of-conduct guidelines are issued and updated by a committee of currency market executives and representatives of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Homophobia is still a problem in football and we expect a high standard of conduct from managers, who should be setting a positive example of inclusion.
