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frailty

frail·ty [ fráyltee ] (plural frail·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. weakness: physical weakness, or weakness of materials and construction

2. moral weakness: inherent moral weakness in humanity or in a person leading to difficulty in resisting temptation or avoiding wrongdoing

3. character flaw: a character flaw arising out of moral weakness ( often used in the plural )
ordinary human frailties

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