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rectitude

/ˈɹɛk.tə.tjuːd/

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noun

Rectitude, droiture

Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.

Examples :

"The teacher praised Sarah's moral rectitude after she returned the lost wallet to its owner, even though she could have kept the money. "

Le professeur a fait l'éloge de la rectitude morale de Sarah après qu'elle a rendu le portefeuille perdu à son propriétaire, même si elle aurait pu garder l'argent.

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noun

Rectitude, droiture

The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement.

Examples :

"The teacher admired the student's intellectual rectitude in consistently seeking the truth, even when it challenged her own assumptions. "

Le professeur admirait la rectitude intellectuelle de l'élève qui recherchait constamment la vérité, même lorsque cela remettait en question ses propres hypothèses.

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noun

Rectitude, probité

Conformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.

Examples :

"The principal's rectitude was admired by students and teachers alike; he always made fair and honest decisions. "

La rectitude du principal était admirée par les élèves et les enseignants ; il prenait toujours des décisions justes et honnêtes.

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