\Rec"ti*tude\ (r?k"t?*t?d), n. [L. rectitudo, fr.
rectus right, straight: cf. F. rectitude. See {Right}.]
1. Straightness. [R.] --Johnson.
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.
3. Right judgment. [R.] --Sir G. C. Lewis.
Syn: See {Justice}.