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incorruptness - 3 dictionary results

in⋅cor⋅rupt

  [in-kuh-ruhpt]
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–adjective
1. not corrupt; not debased or perverted; morally upright.
2. not to be corrupted; incorruptible.
3. not vitiated by errors or alterations.
4. Obsolete. free from decomposition or putrefaction.
Also, in⋅cor⋅rupt⋅ed.

Origin:
1300–50; ME < L incorruptus unspoiled. See in- 3 + corrupt

Related forms:
in⋅cor⋅rupt⋅ly, adverb
in⋅cor⋅rupt⋅ness, noun
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in·cor·rupt   (ĭn'kə-rŭpt')   
adj.  
  1. Free of corruption or immorality.
  2. Not decayed; unspoiled.
  3. Free of errors or faults.
in'cor·rupt'ly adv., in'cor·rupt'ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Incorruptness

In`cor*rupt"ness\, n. 1. Freedom or exemption from decay or corruption.

2. Probity; integrity; honesty. --Woodward.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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