Definition for TE-MER'I-TY

TE-MER'I-TY, n. [L. temeritas; properly a rushing forward. See Time.]

  1. Rashness; unreasonable contempt of danger; as, the temerity of a commander in war.
  2. Extreme boldness. The figures are bold even to temerity. Cowley.

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