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The word "honesty" traces its origins back to the Latin adjective "honestus." In ancient Rome, "honestas" referred to a quality of nobility, respectability, and honor. It was associated with the Roman ideals of trustworthiness, decency, and social standing.
Over time, the concept of "honestas" expanded to encompass a broader range of ethical values. By the Middle Ages, "honesty" had come to mean truthfulness, fairness, and uprightness.
The word entered the English language via Old French in the 13th century. In English, "honesty" has retained its core ethical meaning, referring to the quality of being truthful, fair, and reliable.
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