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probity n : complete and confirmed integrity

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Pronunciation

  • prO-bi-tE

Noun

probity
  1. integrity
    • 1748: David Hume, Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of morals, London: Oxford University Press, 1973, § 1,
      ...they can but bend our hearts to the love of probity and true honour,...
  2. honesty

Translations

integrity
  • Portuguese: probidade
honesty

Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words

angelicalness, decency, equity, fairness, godliness, goodness, honesty, honor, integrity, justice, justness, moral rectitude, morale, morality, rectitude, right conduct, righteousness, rightness, saintlikeness, saintliness, sincerity, trustworthiness, uprightness, virtue, virtuousness
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