n. [ L. rectitudo, fr. rectus right, straight: cf. F. rectitude. See Right. ] 1. Straightness. [ R. ] Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Right judgment. [ R. ] Sir G. C. Lewis. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against, Syn. political correctitude, Ant. political incorrectness