integrity
/ˌɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
integrity in a sentence
“A person of integrity keeps their promises.”
Origin of integrity
Latin integritas (soundness, wholeness) from integer (whole, complete), from in- (not) + tangere (to touch)
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depravity; wickedness
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the study of the nature of duty and obligation
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a moral theory that focuses on the development of virtuous character
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having or showing high moral standards
righteous
morally right or justifiable