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Definition of Rectitude

Rectitude
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. 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.

Meaning of Rectitude from wikipedia

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- Congress, ****embled, 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...
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- report to the Library of Congress, the old guard were confident in their "rectitude" and discretion in using their extensive political powers for Singapore's...