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probity::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | integrity |
in a world where financial probity may not be widespread.
he enjoys an exaggerated reputation for probity.
Examples of probity
probity
The bad news is the weighted lottery still does not do enough to ensure probity.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
And high office in America carries heavy burdens of probity and accountability.
From the economist.com
And I have to say, when did the English become these models of financial probity?
From the guardian.co.uk
I am concerned about the probity of the transaction and the councils behaviour.
From the theargus.co.uk
Compared with its erstwhile partner RBS, Tesco looks a model of financial probity.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
Mr Zeman might bring probity to economic management, but would he bring competence?
From the economist.com
Though they may also be less likely to claim corruption as a sign of probity.
From the economist.com
His reputation is largely inherited from his mother, revered for her probity.
From the economist.com
Hence the ensuing lack of purpose, of discipline, of idealism and of probity.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
- Complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles; "in a world where financial probity may not be widespread"; "he enjoys an exaggerated reputation for probity"
- Integrity
- Means uprightness, honesty, proper and ethical conduct and propriety in dealings. It is often also used in government in a general sense to mean good process.
- Uprightness, honesty, integrity, crucial characteristics for appointees. Candidates for any board appointment must consider whether there is anything in their personal histories that may make their candidacy for the board inappropriate. ...
- Integrity and uprightness. Uncompromising adherence to the laws, regulations and policy imperatives concerning government contracting.
- (prb-t) n. Complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness: "He was a gentlemanly Georgian, a person of early American probity" Mary McGrory.
