Probity

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈpɹəʊbɪti/

Origin

From French probité, from Latin probitas ("uprightness, honesty"), from probus ("good, excellent, honest"); see probe, prove.

Full definition of probity

Noun

1. integrity
• 1748, David Hume, Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of morals, London: Oxford University Press, 1973, § 1,… they can but bend our hearts to the love of probity and true honour, …
• 1819, s:Author:Washington Irving, s:The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, … when either the interest or reputation of their own country comes into collision with that of another, they … forget their usual probity and candour in the indulgence of splenetic remark, and an illiberal spirit of ridicule.

Synonyms

• decency, goodness, godliness, honesty, honor, saintliness, uprightness, virtue, righteousness

Related terms

• probe, prove

Antonyms

• wickedness