candour
Britishnoun
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the quality of being open and honest; frankness
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fairness; impartiality
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obsolete purity or brightness
Etymology
Origin of candour
C17: from Latin candor, from candēre to be white, shine
Example Sentences
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"I believe he is a man of profound integrity. His unwavering resolve, his composure, his utter candour -- such qualities would grant him spiritual freedom even within prison walls," Ling said.
From Barron's
The Labour mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin said it was "vital" security services were subject to the duty of candour.
From BBC
However, as things stand, the ancillary "duty of candour" will not fully apply to individual MI5 officers, unlike people who work for organisations such as the police.
From BBC
The bill would create criminal sanctions for breaches in the duty for candour.
From BBC
The candour of Amorim's media conferences was not matched by his openness with training.
From BBC
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