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cardinal virtue

DEFINITIONS OF: cardinal virtue

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n one of the seven preeminent virtues

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natural virtue
(scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature
supernatural virtue, theological virtue
according to Christian ethics: one of the three virtues (faith, hope, and charity) created by God to round out the natural virtues
brotherly love, charity
a kindly and lenient attitude toward people
hope
one of the three Christian virtues
justice, justness
the quality of being just or fair
moderation, temperance
the trait of avoiding excesses
prudence
discretion in practical affairs
fortitude
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
faith, religion, religious belief
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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virtue
a particular moral excellence
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