cardinal virtue

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

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cardinal virtue

noun
one of the seven preeminent virtues 
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