perseverance: Meaning and Definition of
per•se•ver•ance
Pronunciation: (pûr"su-vēr'uns), [key]
— n.
- steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., esp. in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
- continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.
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