"I was just following orders," is a defense in law and a test for ethical behavior.

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This defense, known as the "superior orders" defense, has been largely discredited in international law, especially since the Nuremberg Trials after World War II, where it was established that individuals are responsible for their actions, even if they were following orders. Ethically, it is also considered insufficient to excuse morally wrong actions.

"I Was Just Following Orders," Is a Defense in Law