Definition of probity in English:

probity

noun ˈprəʊbɪtiˈprɒbɪtiˈproʊbədi

mass nounformal

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
〈正式〉德行；笃实；诚实，正直
financial probity
钱财方面的诚实正直。
Example sentencesExamples
- The many achievements of Scottish insurance companies are witness to the talent within them and the high standards of integrity and probity they employ.
- We want all persons in Bahamian public life to act with probity, decorum, honesty and forthrightness.
- The Qur'an does not clearly define any of these categories, but presumes a certain amount of moral probity on part of the reader.
- This they seem to regard as a mighty temple of moral probity and rhetorical genius.
- Since he first gained national prominence 25 years ago as an earnest left-wing firebrand, his name has been a byword for probity and decency.
Synonyms
integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honour, honourableness, justice, fairness, equity
principles, ethics

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin probitas, from probus 'good'.

Rhymes

improbity

Definition of probity in US English:

probity

nounˈprōbədēˈproʊbədi

formal

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
〈正式〉德行；笃实；诚实，正直
financial probity
钱财方面的诚实正直。
Example sentencesExamples
- We want all persons in Bahamian public life to act with probity, decorum, honesty and forthrightness.
- Since he first gained national prominence 25 years ago as an earnest left-wing firebrand, his name has been a byword for probity and decency.
- The many achievements of Scottish insurance companies are witness to the talent within them and the high standards of integrity and probity they employ.
- The Qur'an does not clearly define any of these categories, but presumes a certain amount of moral probity on part of the reader.
- This they seem to regard as a mighty temple of moral probity and rhetorical genius.
Synonyms
integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honour, honourableness, justice, fairness, equity

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin probitas, from probus ‘good’.

词汇	probity
释义	Definition of probity in English: probity noun ˈprəʊbɪtiˈprɒbɪtiˈproʊbədi mass nounformal The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. 〈正式〉德行；笃实；诚实，正直 financial probity 钱财方面的诚实正直。 Example sentencesExamples The many achievements of Scottish insurance companies are witness to the talent within them and the high standards of integrity and probity they employ. We want all persons in Bahamian public life to act with probity, decorum, honesty and forthrightness. The Qur'an does not clearly define any of these categories, but presumes a certain amount of moral probity on part of the reader. This they seem to regard as a mighty temple of moral probity and rhetorical genius. Since he first gained national prominence 25 years ago as an earnest left-wing firebrand, his name has been a byword for probity and decency. Synonyms integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honour, honourableness, justice, fairness, equity principles, ethics Origin Late Middle English: from Latin probitas, from probus 'good'. Rhymes improbity Definition of probity in US English: probity nounˈprōbədēˈproʊbədi formal The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. 〈正式〉德行；笃实；诚实，正直 financial probity 钱财方面的诚实正直。 Example sentencesExamples We want all persons in Bahamian public life to act with probity, decorum, honesty and forthrightness. Since he first gained national prominence 25 years ago as an earnest left-wing firebrand, his name has been a byword for probity and decency. The many achievements of Scottish insurance companies are witness to the talent within them and the high standards of integrity and probity they employ. The Qur'an does not clearly define any of these categories, but presumes a certain amount of moral probity on part of the reader. This they seem to regard as a mighty temple of moral probity and rhetorical genius. Synonyms integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honour, honourableness, justice, fairness, equity Origin Late Middle English: from Latin probitas, from probus ‘good’.
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