Prŏb'i-ty, n.

n. [Fr. probité, It. probità, Sp. probidad, Lat. probitas, from probus, good, proper, honest.] Tried virtue or integrity; approved moral excellence; strict honesty; sincerity.

So near approach we their celestial kind, By justice, truth, and probity of mind. Pope.

Synonyms—Rectitude; uprightness; honesty.—PROBITY, INTEGRITY. 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, transfers of property, and the execution of trusts for others.

So near approach we their celestial kind, By justice, truth, and probity of mind. Pope.

Macduff, this noble passion, Child of integrity, hath from my soul Wiped the black scruples, reconciled my thoughts To thy good truth and honor. Shak.