probity
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pro·bi·ty
noun \ˈprō-bə-tē\Definition of PROBITY
: adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
See Examples of PROBITY
- <a person of indisputable probity must head the disciplinary panel>
- <the defense attorney questioned the probity of the witness>
Origin of PROBITY
Middle English probite, from Latin probitat-, probitas, from probus honest — more at prove
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to PROBITY
- Synonyms
- character, decency, goodness, honesty, integrity, morality, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, uprightness, virtue, virtuousness
- Antonyms
- badness, evil, evildoing, immorality, iniquity, sin, villainy, wickedness
See Synonym Discussion at honesty
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