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Meaning of Probity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈpɹəʊbɪti

Definitions

Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

العربية الإستقامة
Dansk redelighed
Ελληνικά ακεραιότητα
Español probidad
ქართული პატიოსნება
Latina probitas
Polski uczciwość
Português probidade
Русский честность
Svenska redlighet sann

Examples

“[…] they can but bend our hearts to the love of probity and true honour […]”
“[W]hen the interests or reputation of their own nation come into collision with those of another, they go to the opposite extreme, and forget their usual probity and candour, in the indulgence of spleen, and an illiberal spirit of ridicule.”
“Distilled to its essence, it is by no means clear that the ‘Cablegate’ disclosures were intended to support freedom of information, transparency, probity in government, or defence of the public interest.”
“The veterans add in their letter, which was partly coordinated by the campaign group Republic: “Officers of the British armed forces must adhere to the very highest standards of probity, honesty and honourable conduct. […]”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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