integrity
Americannoun
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adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
- Antonyms:
- dishonesty
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the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished.
to preserve the integrity of the empire.
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a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition.
the integrity of a ship's hull.
noun
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adherence to moral principles; honesty
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the quality of being unimpaired; soundness
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unity; wholeness
Related Words
See honor.
Etymology
Origin of integrity
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English integrite, from Latin integritās; integer, -ity
Example Sentences
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Whereabouts rules are therefore fundamental to the integrity of sport and must be respected.
From BBC
“But he was kind of one of the lighthouses of integrity and common sense and spoke truth to power, but also got the powers to speak to one another.”
However the paper now looks likely to come under German ownership, with Axel Springer vowing to "preserve the integrity of a heritage media brand", while giving it a platform for growth and expansion.
From Barron's
The U.A.E. has previously said it adheres to sanctions and has a strong commitment to protect the integrity of the global financial system.
Turkey, which saw an influx of refugees from Syria over the years and has a large Kurdish population within its own borders, on Wednesday said Iran’s territorial integrity should be preserved.
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