Sin*cer"i*ty (?), n. [L. sinceritas: cf. F. sinc'erit'e.]

The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense; sincereness.

I protest, in the sincerity of love. Shak.

Sincerity is a duty no less plain than important. Knox.

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