probity

[proh-bi-tee, prob-i-]

noun

1. integrity and uprightness; honesty.

   Synonyms: rectitude
   Antonyms: dishonesty

probity

/ ˈprəʊbɪtɪ /

noun

1. confirmed integrity; uprightness

Word History and Origins

Origin of probity¹

First recorded in 1505–15; from Latin probitās “uprightness,” equivalent to prob(us) “upright” + -itās -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of probity¹

C16: from Latin probitās honesty, from probus virtuous

Example Sentences

He said then that the "most important thing to the people across my constituency" was "restoring a sense of moral probity and public spiritedness to our political system".

From BBC

On the chance that he does, I have a bone to pick with him – less cosmic, but something that speaks volumes about his probity and fitness for office.

From Salon

Mr Beckett was also told he had been suspended due to "concerns about the probity of awarding contracts for affiliated services".

From BBC

At bottom, Carter was a fundamentally good and caring man, who lived his Christian faith and whose uprightness and personal probity offer a model for those who’ve followed him into the Oval Office.

From Los Angeles Times

And it falls far short of the probity expected of the nation’s highest law enforcement officer.

From Los Angeles Times

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