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The meaning of PROBITY is adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness. How to use probity in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Probity.
the quality of being honest and behaving correctly: The Secretary-General will spare no effort to continue to ensure that the highest standards of probity are maintained. financial/fiscal probity The voting public still demands high standards of financial probity in public life.
probity. (proʊbɪti ) uncountable noun. Probity is a high standard of correct moral behaviour. [formal] He asserted his innocence and his financial probity. Synonyms: integrity, worth, justice, honour More Synonyms of probity. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
the quality of being honest and behaving correctly: The Secretary-General will spare no effort to continue to ensure that the highest standards of probity are maintained. financial/fiscal probityThe voting public still demands high standards of financial probity in public life.
Though probity sounds like what you might do with a sharp stick, it actually means being morally and ethically above reproach, or having integrity. If you show fiscal probity, it means you are responsible and ethical with your money.
Probity definition: integrity and uprightness; honesty. . See examples of PROBITY used in a sentence.
noun. Uprightness in one's dealings; integrity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Integrity. Wiktionary. Synonyms: morality. goodness. uprightness. righteousness. sincerity. integrity. honor. honesty. virtue. fidelity. rectitude. good. virtuousness. rightness. Antonyms: deceit. dishonesty. unfairness. untrustworthiness.
