in·vet·er·a·cy
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Definition of inveteracy
: the quality or state of being obstinate or persistent : tenacity
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“Inveteracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inveteracy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of inveteracy was in 1716
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