Sin*cer"i*ty (?), n. [L.
sinceritas: cf. F. sincérité.] 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.