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integrity

[ in-teg-ri-tee ]

noun

  1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

    Synonyms: virtue, probity, rectitude

    Antonyms: dishonesty

  2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished:

    to preserve the integrity of the empire.

  3. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition:

    the integrity of a ship's hull.



integrity

/ ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ /

noun

  1. adherence to moral principles; honesty
  2. the quality of being unimpaired; soundness
  3. unity; wholeness
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of integrity1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English integrite, from Latin integritās; integer, -ity
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Word History and Origins

Origin of integrity1

C15: from Latin integritās; see integer
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Synonym Study

See honor.
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Example Sentences

The move was intended to give researchers time to examine safety data while maintaining the integrity of the trials, the company said.

From Fortune

The Hatch Act and other rules like it aren’t just about obscure regulations or Washington norms — they safeguard the values of election integrity and good governance.

Gambling certainly does have the possibility to undermine the integrity of sports.

We believe that many of the lawsuits they have initiated would destroy the integrity of our elections, so we’re fighting back.

One idea that’s been pitched is a so-called “integrity fee” — an incentive to keep the matches clean.

But the qualities Mario Cuomo brought to public life—compassion, integrity, commitment to principle—remain in short supply today.

The Supreme Court justices who decided the Integrity case make $244,440 a year (Chief Justice Roberts makes $255,500).

This story is part of an ongoing project by InsideClimate News and the Center for Public Integrity.

Other artisans see purity and integrity in their craft and have no dream of becoming recognized as the author of their own work.

UVA prides itself on holding all students to a high standard of accountability and integrity.

Thus will my beloved country be governed, without detriment to the integrity of Spain.

He possessed a mind of great vigor and enterprise, and was characterized by integrity and amiableness.

Still, Napoleon knew his devotion, his blind obedience to orders, and his absolute integrity.

The courage of Vergniaud was above suspicion, and his integrity above reproach.

Could she obtain a triumphant acquittal, through the force of her own integrity, she would greatly exult.

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