Probity and its synonyms honesty, honor, and integrity all mean uprightness of character or action, with some slight differences in emphasis. Honesty implies a refusal to lie or deceive in any way. Probity, which descends from Latin probus, meaning "honest," implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.
noun. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: to preserve the integrity of the empire. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition: the integrity of a ship's hull.
Probity in a Sentence ??
- The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of probity.
- Although the priest took a vow of probity to never lie, he still misled the police about the suspect's whereabouts.
- The criminal knew he could not buy the judge who was known for his probity.
Procurement is the act of obtaining goods or services, typically for business purposes. Procurement generally refers to the final act of purchasing but it can also include the procurement process overall which can be critically important for companies leading up to their final purchasing decision.
Some common synonyms of probity are honesty, honor, and integrity.
Risk Management Process. Risk identification and Assessment Process. This is the process where procurement recognises the risk and seeks to minimise the probability of occurrence and impact. Effective risk management recognises that there is an 'upside' and 'downside' to every risk.
Transparency in public procurement means that information on the public procurement process must be available to everyone: contractors, suppliers, service providers and the public at large, unless there are valid and legal reasons to keep certain information confidential.
Probity is the evidence of ethical behaviour in a particular process. Financial probity means, strict obedience to a code of ethics based on absolute honesty, especially in commercial or monetary matters and beyond legal requirements.
From Longman Business Dictionarypro?bi?ty /ˈpr??b?tiˈpro?-/ noun [uncountable] formal honesty and correctnessAn accountant provides assurance of fiscal probity to businesses.
Definition of probity. Probity is evidence of ethical behaviour in a particular process. For Queensland Government procurement, demonstrating probity means more than just avoiding corrupt or dishonest conduct. It involves proactively demonstrating that any procurement process is robust and the outcome beyond reproach.
Probity is the act of strict adherence to the highest principles and ideals (integrity, good character, honesty, decency) rather than avoiding corrupt or dishonest conduct. It balances service to the community against the self-interest of individuals.
