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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; Middle English
1300–50; Middle English
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| cardinal virtue | |
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| one of the seven preeminent virtues |
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