can|dor

can|dor
can|dor «KAN duhr», noun.
1. speaking openly what one really thinks; honesty in giving one's view or opinion; frankness and sincerity: »

He spared no one's feelings and expressed his views with great candor.

2. fairness; impartiality: »

The team felt cheated and challenged the umpire to prove his candor.

3. Obsolete. freedom from malice; kindliness.
4. Obsolete. stainlessness of character; purity.
[< Latin candor whiteness; sincerity; purity < candēre to shine]

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