Probity

//ˈpɹəʊbɪti// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty. countable, uncountable

    "[…] they can but bend our hearts to the love of probity and true honour […]"

  2. 2
    complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles wordnet

Synonyms

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decencyhonestygodlinessrighteousnesssaintlinessuprightness

Example

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"We impose upon our representatives a high standard of probity. Even a small lapse in integrity will result in recall."

Etymology

From Middle French probité, from Latin probitās (“uprightness, honesty”), from probus (“good, excellent, honest”); see probe, prove.

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