Main Entry: rec·ti·tude

Pronunciation: \ˈrek-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin rectitudo, from Latin rectus straight, right

Date: 15th century

1 : the quality or state of being straight
2 : moral integrity : righteousness
3 : the quality or state of being correct in judgment or procedure