early 15c., probite, from Old French probité, from Latin probitatem (nominative probitas) "uprightness, honesty," from probus "worthy, good" (see prove).
he enjoys an exaggerated reputation for probity
in a world where financial probity may not be widespread
proband
probate
probation
probative
probe
probity
problem
problematic
proboscis
procaine
procedural
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