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Definition of probity in English: probitynoun ˈprəʊbɪtiˈprɒbɪtiˈproʊbədi mass nounformal The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. 〈正式〉德行；笃实；诚实，正直 钱财方面的诚实正直。 Example sentencesExamples - The many achievements of Scottish insurance companies are witness to the talent within them and the high standards of integrity and probity they employ.
- We want all persons in Bahamian public life to act with probity, decorum, honesty and forthrightness.
- The Qur'an does not clearly define any of these categories, but presumes a certain amount of moral probity on part of the reader.
- This they seem to regard as a mighty temple of moral probity and rhetorical genius.
- Since he first gained national prominence 25 years ago as an earnest left-wing firebrand, his name has been a byword for probity and decency.
Synonyms integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honour, honourableness, justice, fairness, equity principles, ethics
OriginLate Middle English: from Latin probitas, from probus 'good'. Definition of probity in US English: probitynounˈprōbədēˈproʊbədi formal The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. 〈正式〉德行；笃实；诚实，正直 钱财方面的诚实正直。 Example sentencesExamples - We want all persons in Bahamian public life to act with probity, decorum, honesty and forthrightness.
- Since he first gained national prominence 25 years ago as an earnest left-wing firebrand, his name has been a byword for probity and decency.
- The many achievements of Scottish insurance companies are witness to the talent within them and the high standards of integrity and probity they employ.
- The Qur'an does not clearly define any of these categories, but presumes a certain amount of moral probity on part of the reader.
- This they seem to regard as a mighty temple of moral probity and rhetorical genius.
Synonyms integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honour, honourableness, justice, fairness, equity
OriginLate Middle English: from Latin probitas, from probus ‘good’. |