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natural virtue

DEFINITIONS OF: natural virtue

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n (scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature

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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
equity, fairness
conformity with rules or standards
right, rightfulness
anything in accord with principles of justice
dryness, sobriety
moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
abstemiousness
moderation in eating and drinking
providence
the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
frugality, frugalness
prudence in avoiding waste
backbone, grit, gumption, guts, moxie, sand
fortitude and determination
Type of:
cardinal virtue
one of the seven preeminent virtues
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