I was scrupulously honest and forthright

[GoodTaste]

Urton, 72, retired in 2020, before the investigation into his behavior was complete. But in an email response today, he wrote: “I am deeply disappointed and devastated by the Dean’s pronouncement of sanctions against me. I participated in good faith in the university’s Title IX grievance procedures and investigative process. I was scrupulously honest and forthright in all my interactions with the Office of Dispute Resolution. For many reasons, I do not feel the sanctions against me are fair or just, nor do I believe they accurately reflect the evidence gathered during the Title IX proceeding.”

Source: Science

The way of using the word "scrupulously" by the speaker appears to be of a university professor's. I doubt an ordinary person would use it this way. Am I on the right track?

 

[5jj]

The way of using the word "scrupulously" by the speaker appears to be of a university professor's. I doubt an ordinary person would use it this way. Am I on the right track?

It's not uncommon.

 

[Tdol]

And people being accused in this way are reasonably likely to choose it to defend themselves.