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probity

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹəʊbɪti/

The English word “probity” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.

Etymology

From Middle French probité, from Latin probitās (“uprightness, honesty”), from probus (“good, excellent, honest”); see probe, prove.

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