BusinessAugust 28, 2026

probity

PRO-bi-tee

Definition

The quality of having strong moral principles and honesty, especially regarding professional integrity and ethical conduct.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'probitas,' meaning goodness or honesty, which comes from the root 'probus,' meaning upright or virtuous. It entered English in the 15th century to describe integrity.

In the news

The author questions whether Eskom’s tender process followed necessary 'probity' checks, suggesting that thorough ethical vetting of suppliers was missing.

Questions over impartiality as Eskom clears itself in R21-billion diesel probe

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