April 24, 2027

Probity

noun

Definition

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and strong moral uprightness. Probity is integrity of the highest order.

Example Sentence

“The judge's probity had never been questioned in thirty years on the bench.”

Etymology

From Latin probitas (honesty), from probus (good, honest).

Scrabble Score

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PROBITY scores 14 points in Scrabble.

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