correctitude
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cor·rec·ti·tude

noun \kə-ˈrek-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\

Definition of CORRECTITUDE

: correctness or propriety of conduct

Origin of CORRECTITUDE

blend of correct and rectitude
First Known Use: 1893

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