Definition for SIN-CER'I-TY

SIN-CER'I-TY, n. [Fr. sincerité; L. sinceritas.]

  1. Honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation or hypocrisy. We may question a man's prudence, when we can not question his sincerity.
  2. Freedom from hypocrisy, disguise or false pretense; as, the sincerity of a declaration of love.

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