PROBITY

probity

(noun) complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles; “in a world where financial probity may not be widespread”; “he enjoys an exaggerated reputation for probity”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

probity (countable and uncountable, plural probities)

Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

• wickedness

Source: Wiktionary

Prob"i*ty, n. Etym: [F. probité, fr. L. probitas, fr. probus good, proper, honest. Cf. Prove.]

Definition: Tried virtue or integrity; approved moral excellence; honesty; rectitude; uprightness. "Probity of mind." Pope.

Syn.

– Probity, Integrity. Probity denotes unimpeachable honesty and virtue, shown especially by the performance of those obligations, called imperfect, which the laws of the state do not reach, and can not enforce. Integrity denotes a whole-hearted honesty, and especially that which excludes all injustice that might favor one's self. It has a peculiar reference to uprightness in mutual dealings, transfer of property, and the execution of trusts for others.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition