candour

/ ˈkændə /

noun

1. the quality of being open and honest; frankness

2. fairness; impartiality

3. obsolete,  purity or brightness

Word History and Origins

Origin of candour¹

C17: from Latin candor, from candēre to be white, shine

Example Sentences

Pete believed that a legal "duty of candour" was needed, so that civil servants could face consequences if they put toeing the party-line above telling the truth at inquiries.

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The Hillsborough Law would introduce a legal responsibility for public servants to tell the truth – referred to as a duty of candour.

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But this declaration is notable for its candour.

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The new Hillsborough Law will include a legal duty of candour, the prime minister has said, after concerns were raised that the government wanted to "water down" its scope.

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The record itself is revelatory in its candour.

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