probity
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of probity
First recorded in 1505–15; from Latin probitās “uprightness,” equivalent to prob(us) “upright” + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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Freeman Dyson, a physicist of considerable probity, put it well to documentarian Jon Else in his film “The Day After Trinity.”
From Salon
It analyzes the forces of corruption and moral probity, capitalism and benevolence—all the rich contradictions and absurdities of the world glimpsed in Jane Austen’s novels.
They denied any wrongdoing and questioned both the transparency and probity of our sources.
From BBC
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
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