rectitude
noun
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Contemporary Examples of rectitude
Maybe it is his own reputation for rectitude, a reputation buttressed by the lack of scandals in his administration.
Hopefully, their rectitude will persist into 2012 and 2013, when deficit reduction will be of growing importance.
He knew Richardson, his fellow Bay Stater, was a man of rectitude who would never, ever betray his trust with Cox.
I recognize it will be hard to overcome decades of mistrust, but we will proceed with courage, rectitude, and resolve.
Historical Examples of rectitude
We cannot help remarking the danger of the least deviation from the path of rectitude.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IFrancis Augustus Cox
Doubtless he spoke like this in order that his rectitude might not be called in question.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
He feels that truth is the “summit of being,” and the soul of rectitude in human affairs.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
Through them all she was sustained by the consciousness of her rectitude.
ImogenWilliam Godwin
Rectitude, courage and unflinching truth were Holcroft's ideal.
Shelley, Godwin and Their CircleH. N. Brailsford