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| gump·tion [ gúmpshən ] |
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1. courage to act: the courage to take what action is needed
  He wouldn't have the gumption to say so, even if he disagreed.
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2. common sense: practical common sense and presence of mind
Luckily, he had the gumption to call the police.
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| [Early 18th century. Origin ?] |
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