candour
Britishnoun
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the quality of being open and honest; frankness
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fairness; impartiality
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obsolete purity or brightness
Etymology
Origin of candour
C17: from Latin candor, from candēre to be white, shine
Example Sentences
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However, the bill's progress through Parliament stalled earlier this year over disagreements between the government and campaigners about how the new legal duty of candour should apply to spies.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The Hillsborough Law would create a "duty of candour" for public authorities.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
"I believe he is a man of profound integrity. His unwavering resolve, his composure, his utter candour -- such qualities would grant him spiritual freedom even within prison walls," Ling said.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
The Labour mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin said it was "vital" security services were subject to the duty of candour.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
Newton replied, thanking Oldenburg ‘for your candour in acquainting me with Mr Hook’s insinuations’ and asking for an opportunity to set the record straight.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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