n. [ L. rectitudo, fr. rectus right, straight: cf. F. rectitude. See Right. ] 1. Straightness. [ R. ] Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Rightness of principle or practice; exact conformity to truth, or to the rules prescribed for moral conduct, either by divine or human laws; uprightness of mind; uprightness; integrity; honesty; justice. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Right judgment. [ R. ] Sir G. C. Lewis. [ 1913 Webster ]