in·teg·ri·ty /ɪnˈtɛgrɪti/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[in-teg-ri-tee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: to preserve the integrity of the empire.
3. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition: the integrity of a ship's hull.
[Origin: 1400–50; late ME integrite < L integritās. See integer, -ity]
—Synonyms 1. rectitude, probity, virtue. See honor.
—Antonyms 1. dishonesty.
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I know that regular readers of Carhauler News have their moral compasses (or moral GPS units) in working order-- but feel free to print this page and pass out this definition to those folks you meet who maybe are "differently-abled" in that department!
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