probity
Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principlesIntegrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.
Probität, Rechtschaffenheit
честностьčestnostʹ
complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
Examples
3 sentencesThe defense attorneys cast aspersions on the probity of the witness.
Are you questioning Tom's probity?
We impose upon our representatives a high standard of probity. Even a small lapse in integrity will result in recall.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French probité, from Latin probitās (“uprightness, honesty”), from probus (“goFrom Middle French probité, from Latin probitās (“uprightness, honesty”), from probus (“good, excellent, honest”); see probe, prove.
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Forms
plural: probitiesSynonyms
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable