Word of the Day - 10/17/26
probity
/'proʊbɪti/(n.): complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
The judge was known for his unimpeachable probity, always ruling with fairness and impartiality.
Word Origin
The word 'probity' originates from the Latin word 'probitas', meaning 'goodness, honesty, integrity'. This in turn comes from the Latin adjective 'probus', meaning 'good, upright, honest'.
Words with a similar origin include 'prove' (from Latin 'probare' meaning 'to test, approve'), 'probable' (from Latin 'probabilis' meaning 'that may be proved, credible'), 'approve' (from Latin 'approbare' meaning 'to assent to, commend'), 'reprove' (from Latin 'reprobare' meaning 'to disapprove, reject'), and 'probation' (from Latin 'probatio' meaning 'a trial, test'). All these words share a common root related to testing, proving, or being good/upright.