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droiture

uprightness

noun drwa-TOOR Rare
Mind & Emotions Values

Also means

rectitude

Usage Note

Droiture is a formal, somewhat literary noun expressing moral integrity and straightforwardness. It often appears in contexts praising a person's character; a related adjective is droit (straight, upright), which also means 'right' or 'law.'

Examples

"On admirait sa droiture en toutes circonstances."

Natural Translation

People admired his uprightness in all circumstances.

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