IMPROBITY

Etymology

Noun

improbity (usually uncountable, plural improbities)

a lack of probity, honesty or integrity

Synonym: dishonesty

Source: Wiktionary


Im*prob"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. improbitas; pref. im- not + probitas probity: cf. F. improbité.]

Definition: Lack of probity; want of integrity or rectitude; dishonesty. Persons . . . cast out for notorious improbity. Hooker.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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