probity.

Uprightness and honesty in conduct, especially where trust is involved.

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Words that belong together

• financial probity
• unimpeachable probity

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Financial probity mattered more to her than inherited rank.

His reputation for probity made the accusation difficult to believe.

Usage notes

Primary category: psychological / character. Forms: Usually uncountable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.