probity
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈpɹəʊbɪti/
Noun

probity

  1. Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
    • 1748, David Hume, Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of morals, London: Oxford University Press, 1973, § 1,
      … they can but bend our hearts to the love of probity and true honour, …
Synonyms Antonyms Related terms Translations
  • Portuguese: probidade
  • Russian: честность
  • Spanish: probidad



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