probity
pronunciation
How to pronounce probity in British English:
UK [ˈprəʊbəti]
How to pronounce probity in American English:
US [ˈproʊbəti]
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- Noun:
- complete and confirmed integrity
Word Origin
- probity
- probity: see prove
- probity (n.)
- early 15c., from Middle French probité, from Latin probitatem (nominative probitas) "uprightness, honesty," from probus "worthy, good" (see prove).
Example
- 1. But there is scant risk of too much fiscal probity in washington .
- 2. Profits and probity need not be mutually exclusive .
- 3. The treasury , once a guardian of prudence and probity , cheered them on in the hope of higher revenues .
- 4. In a coruscating note entitled " the night they killed santa " , he fretted that any pretence of fiscal probity had been discarded .
- 5. The avuncular custodian of the holy places , as saudi monarchs title themselves , had a reputation for probity , tolerance and humility that augured change for the better .