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English Dictionary: audacity by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
audacity
n
  1. fearless daring [syn: audacity, audaciousness, temerity]
  2. aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery; "he had the audacity to question my decision"
    Synonym(s): audacity, audaciousness
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Audacity \Au*dac"i*ty\, n.
      1. Daring spirit, resolution, or confidence; venturesomeness.
  
                     The freedom and audacity necessary in the commerce
                     of men.                                             --Tatler.
  
      2. Reckless daring; presumptuous impudence; -- implying a
            contempt of law or moral restraints.
  
                     With the most arrogant audacity.         --Joye.
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