Definition of the courage of one's convictions
: the courage to do what one believes is right
He has the courage of his convictions.
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“The courage of one's convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20courage%20of%20one%27s%20convictions. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.
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