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rectitude n

Rectitude means moral uprightness. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of rectitude

  • moral uprightness
  • honesty

Usage examples of rectitude

The judge was respected for rectitude because he refused gifts from lawyers and disclosed every conflict.

Her rectitude was obvious when she returned the extra cash instead of keeping the cashier’s mistake.

A company that praises rectitude should not hide safety problems from customers.

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