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victory

vic·to·ry [ víktəree ] (plural vic·to·ries)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. win: success in a contest against an enemy or opponent, or a particular contest or battle that is won

2. success: success in overcoming a difficult situation or an obstacle
Being able to get out of bed was a small victory in her struggle against the illness.

[14th century. Via Anglo-Norman victorie< Latin victoria< victor (see victor)]
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