candor
candor definition
can·dor (kan′dər)
noun
- the quality of being fair and unprejudiced; impartiality
- sharp honesty or frankness in expressing oneself
- Obsolete
- whiteness
- purity; innocence
- kindliness
Etymology: L, whiteness, openness < candere, to shine: see candescent
Brit. sp. candour can′·dour
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