Definitions for: Rectitude

[n] uprightness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

Webster (1913) Definition: Rec"ti*tude (r?k"t?*t?d), n. [L. rectitudo, fr.
rectus right, straight: cf. F. rectitude. See Right.]
1. Straightness. [R.] --Johnson.

2. Rightness of principle or practice; exact conformity to
truth, or to the rules prescribed for moral conduct,
either by divine or human laws; uprightness of mind;
uprightness; integrity; honesty; justice.

3. Right judgment. [R.] --Sir G. C. Lewis.

Syn: See Justice.

Synonyms: uprightness

See Also: righteousness

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