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    Rectitude , n. [L. rectitudo, fr. rectus right, straight: cf. F. rectitude. See Right.]
    1. Straightness. [R.]
      Johnson.

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    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.
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    3. Right judgment. [R.]
      Sir G. C. Lewis.

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      Syn. -- See Justice.

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