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Probity Meaning and Definition from WordNet (r) 2.0
- probity
n : complete and confirmed integrity
- Probity \Prob"i*ty\, n. [F. probit['e], fr. L. probitas, fr.
probus good, proper, honest. Cf. Prove.]
Tried virtue or integrity; approved moral excellence;
honesty; rectitude; uprightness. ``Probity of mind.'' --Pope.
Syn: Probity, Integrity.
Usage: 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.
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Probity Sample Sentences in News
- Government seeking highest probity in defence deals, says PM
Gurgaon, May 23 (IANS) With the CBI probing alleged kickbacks in the VVIP chopper deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday asserted that his government will continue to seek the highest standards of probity in defence deals. Read more on this news related to 'Probity' - Probity expands to Auckland
Twelve years after establishing the business in Wellington and building a portfolio of public- and private-sector clients, management consultancy Probity has extended its base to Auckland, where a downtown office was set up late last year to meet increasing demand from organisations seeking to improve performance and profitability through the effective use of tech Read more on this news related to 'Probity' - Probity Expands To Auckland To Meet Growing Demand
Twelve years after establishing the business in Wellington and building a portfolio of public- and private-sector clients, management consultancy Probity has extended its base to Auckland, where a downtown office was set up late last year to meet increasing demand from organisations seeking to improve performance and profitability through the effective use of tech Read more on this news related to 'Probity'


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