/in teg"ri tee/ , n.
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.
[ 1400-50; late ME integrite integritas. See INTEGER, -ITY ]
Syn. 1. rectitude, probity, virtue. See honor .
Ant. 1. dishonesty.