probity

[ proh-bi-tee, prob-i- ]
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noun
  1. integrity and uprightness; honesty.

Origin of probity

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First recorded in 1505–15; from Latin probitās “uprightness,” equivalent to prob(us) “upright” + -itās -ity

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How to use probity in a sentence

  • Her brother succeeded to the trade; a man of probity and honour, but somewhat hard and unamiable.

    Night and Morning, Complete | Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • I thanked him, acknowledged his probity, and offered him part of my goods as a present, which he generously refused.

British Dictionary definitions for probity

probity

/ (ˈprəʊbɪtɪ) /


noun
  1. confirmed integrity; uprightness

Origin of probity

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C16: from Latin probitās honesty, from probus virtuous

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