Friday, April 4, 2014

Integrity

Per dictionary.com

in·teg·ri·ty

[in-teg-ri-tee] Show IPA
noun
1.
adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
2.
the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: to preserve the integrity of the empire.
3.
a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition: the integrity of a ship's hull.


Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English integrite


1. rectitude, probity, virtue. See honor.


1. dishonesty.