Definition of Probity

the quality of a person who is completely honest

Examples of Probity in a sentence

The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of probity.  

Although the priest took a vow of probity to never lie, he still misled the police about the suspect’s whereabouts.  

The criminal knew he could not buy the judge who was known for his probity.  

When the police officer refused a million dollar bribe, he let everyone know he was a man of probity.  

Banks only hire people with reputations of probity.  

While I know I am not a model of probity, I try to tell the truth as often as possible.  

The principal did not consider the troublesome teenager to be a good example of probity.  

Since the company president is concerned about financial probity, he has hired an accountant to perform a thorough audit of all accounts.  

Nobody ever used the word "probity" in regards to the crooked politician.  

Because Jared was known as a person of probity, people were not afraid to trust him with their money.  

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