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
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Kumar said families would have expected people appointed in senior police roles, such as the deputy chief constable, to have "candour and integrity".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
On Tuesday, the Thirlwall Inquiry report revealed bosses at the Countess of Chester Hospital repeatedly failed in their duty of candour to parents, investigators and regulators.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Reviews praised its candour and musical invention, calling Allen's work "breathtaking and heartbreaking", external and "a brutal, tell-all masterpiece", external.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Emma added there had been "cover-up over candour".
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 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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