n.
Pronunciation: ' rek-t ə - ˌ tüd, - ˌ tyüd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin rectitudo, from Latin rectus straight, right
Date: 15th century
1 : the quality or state of being straight
2 : moral integrity : RIGHTEOUSNESS
3 : the quality or state of being correct in judgment or procedure