Probity
['prəʊbɪtɪ;'prɒb-] or ['probəti]
Definition
(noun.) complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles; 'in a world where financial probity may not be widespread'; 'he enjoys an exaggerated reputation for probity'.
Checked by Gerald--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Tried virtue or integrity; approved moral excellence; honesty; rectitude; uprightness.
Checker: Lyman
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Integrity, uprightness, honesty, worth, rectitude, virtue, goodness, righteousness, trustworthiness, trustiness, principle, sincerity, truthfulness, veracity, honor, justice, equity, fairness, incorruptibility.
Typed by Ina
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Soundness, virtue, integrity, honesty, uprightness, rectitude, principle,conscientiousness
ANT:Dishonesty, disintegrity, unsoundness, vice, unconscientiousness, roguery,rascality
Inputed by Giles
Definition
n. uprightness: honesty: virtue that has been tested.
Typist: Maura
Examples
- Still I must distinguish myself from those in the like unfortunate situations, by strict probity and love of truth. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
Inputed by Huntington