vigilance
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vig·i·lance

noun \ˈvi-jə-lən(t)s\

Definition of VIGILANCE

: the quality or state of being vigilant

Examples of VIGILANCE

  1. <eternal vigilance is the price of freedom>

First Known Use of VIGILANCE

1533

vig·i·lance

noun \ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of VIGILANCE

: the quality or state of being wakeful and alert : degree of wakefulness or responsiveness to stimuli
vig·i·lant \-lənt\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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