cardinal virtue
–noun
| 1. | anything considered to be an important or characteristic virtue: Tenacity is his cardinal virtue. |
| 2. | cardinal virtues, Ancient Philosophy. justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude. |
[Origin: 1300–50; ME
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] | Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006. |
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