As occaslonally used in statutes prescribing the qualifications of pub-lic officers, trustees, etc., this term means soundness of moral prlnclple and character, as shown, by one person dealing wlth others in the making and performance of contracts, and fidelity and honesty in the discharge of trusts; it is synonymous with “probity,” “honesty,” and “uprightness.” In re Bau-quler’s Estate, 88 Cal. 302, 26 Pac. 178; In re Gordon’s Estate, 142 Cal. 125, 75 Pac. 672
Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
