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retiracy
noun
re·tir·a·cy
\rə̇ˈtīrəsē\
Definition of retiracy
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1 : retirement seclusion
2 : sufficient means or property to make possible retirement from business
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Origin and Etymology of retiracy
from 1retire, after such pairs as English conspire : conspiracy
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