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Dig round memorial in upright state (7)

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I believe the answer is:

probity

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This clue could be a double definition.

'dig' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'memorial in upright state' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'round' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for probity that I've seen before include "Honesty, decency" , "integrity's demanded" , "uprightness" , "Integrity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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