De integriteit
Example: De integriteit van de organisatie is van groot belang.
Definition
"De integriteit" refers to the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, especially in a professional or organizational context. It emphasizes maintaining ethical standards and trustworthiness, as in the phrase, 'De integriteit van de organisatie is van groot belang.'
Etymology
"De integriteit" comes from the Latin word 'integritas,' meaning wholeness or completeness. Over time, it evolved to represent moral uprightness and honesty. Did you know? The root 'integer' means entire or untouched, highlighting the idea of being morally whole and unimpaired.
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"De integriteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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