Etymology

probity

prob·i·ty
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Today it means: Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty. Full definition →

Middle French probité ← Latin probitās
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  1. Latin · derived fromprobitās“uprightness, honesty”
  2. Middle French · derived fromprobité
  3. English todayprobity

From Middle French probité, from Latin probitās (“uprightness, honesty”), from probus (“good, excellent, honest”); see probe, prove.

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