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gumption

gump·tion [ gúmpshən ]


noun 
Definition:
 
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.

2. common sense: practical common sense and presence of mind
Luckily, he had the gumption to call the police.

[Early 18th century. Origin ?]
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