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Word entry · 9 letters

vigilance

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"Watchfulness"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/Part of speech nounSorted acegiilnvStarts with VEnds with E1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. Careful watchfulness for danger or problems.

Word origin

Borrowed from Middle French vigilance, from Latin vigilantia.

Used in a sentence

  • To-night she took her accustomed place; for, during the night, no vigilance could satisfy her but her own: any eye but hers might close in momentary forgetfulness.
  • But you must remember, my fellow-citizens, that eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty, and that you must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing.

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