perseverance

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We say that they worked with a will; and their perseverance was the only commendable thing about the affair.

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  1. noun Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness.
  2. noun Christianity The Calvinistic doctrine that those who have been chosen by God will continue in a state of grace to the end and will finally be saved.

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fortitude ·  bravery ·  diligence ·  tenacity ·  endurance ·  courage ·  foresight ·  prudence ·  honesty ·  vigor ·  boldness ·  ingenuity

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perseverance:   Perseverance
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  1. from Middle English *perseverance, persiveraunse, from Old French perseverance, French persévérance = Spanish perseverancia = Portuguese perseverança = Italian Perseveranza, perseveranzia, from Latin perseverantia, steadfastness, constancy, perseverance, from perseveran(t-)s, present participle of perseverare, persevere: see perseverant.
 

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