rectitude

rectitude
noun /ˈɹɛk.tɪ.tjuːd,ˈɹɛk.tə.tjuːd,ˈɹɛk.tə.tuːd,ˈɹɛk.tə.tjuːd/
a) Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.

We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by authority of the good people of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.

b) Rightness of principle or practice; exact conformity to truth, or to the rules prescribed for moral conduct, either by divine or human laws; (moral) uprightness.

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  • rectitude — [ rɛktityd ] n. f. • 1370; lat. rectitudo, de rectus « droit » 1 ♦ Qualité de ce qui est droit, rigoureux (intellectuellement et moralement). Rectitude du jugement. Rectitude morale. ⇒ droiture. Rectitude d un raisonnement. ⇒ exactitude, justesse …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • rectitude — Rectitude. s. f. Equité, Justice, droiture. Cet homme agit en toutes choses avec une grande rectitude. rectitude d ame. rectitude de moeurs …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

  • Rectitude — Rec ti*tude (r?k t?*t?d), n. [L. rectitudo, fr. rectus right, straight: cf. F. rectitude. See {Right}.] 1. Straightness. [R.] Johnson. [1913 Webster] 2. Rightness of principle or practice; exact conformity to truth, or to the rules prescribed for …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • rectitude — (n.) early 15c., quality of being straight, from M.Fr. rectitude (14c.), from L.L. rectitudinem (nom. rectitudo) straightness, uprightness, from L. rectus straight (see RIGHT (Cf. right) (adj.1)). Sense of upright in conduct or character is from… …   Etymology dictionary

  • rectitude — I noun character, conscientiousness, correctness, equity, fairness, faithfulness, faultlessness, fidelity, goodness, honesty, honor, honorableness, impartiality, impeccability, integritas, integrity, justice, justness, loyalty, merit, morality,… …   Law dictionary

  • rectitude — |èt| s. f. Retidão.   ♦ [Portugal] Grafia de retitude antes do Acordo Ortográfico de 1990.   ♦ Grafia no Brasil: retitude …   Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa

  • rectitude — virtue, *goodness, morality Analogous words: integrity, probity, *honesty, honor: righteousness, nobility (see corresponding adjectives at MORAL): uprightness, justness, conscientiousness, scrupulousness (see corresponding adjectives at UPRIGHT) …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • rectitude — ► NOUN ▪ morally correct behaviour. ORIGIN Old French, from Latin rectus right …   English terms dictionary

  • rectitude — [rek′tə to͞od΄, rek′tətyo͞od΄] n. [ME < MFr < LL rectitudo < L rectus, right: see RECTI ] 1. conduct according to moral principles; strict honesty; uprightness of character 2. correctness of judgment or method 3. Rare straightness …   English World dictionary

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