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#063 - Probity
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mxcatmoonThis week's word is
Probity
[ˈprōbədē]
NOUN
FORMAL
Adherence to the highest principles and ideals.
From Merriam-Webster:
Choose the Right Synonym for probity.
HONESTY, HONOR, INTEGRITY, PROBITY mean uprightness of character or action.
HONESTY implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way.
HONOR suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position.
INTEGRITY implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge.
PROBITY implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.
Probity
[ˈprōbədē]
NOUN
FORMAL
Adherence to the highest principles and ideals.
From Merriam-Webster:
Choose the Right Synonym for probity.
HONESTY, HONOR, INTEGRITY, PROBITY mean uprightness of character or action.
HONESTY implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way.
HONOR suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position.
INTEGRITY implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge.
PROBITY implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.
