Probity without pity (3)
I believe the answer is:
rob
'probity without pity' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'probity without pity' is the wordplay.
'without' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'probity' with 'pity' taken out is 'ROB'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rob that I've seen before include "shortened form of man's name" , "Nick" , "Plunder" , "Steal from (someone)" , "Take something without the owner's consent" .)