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firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
  • moved with speed and decisiveness in investigating the charges of the use of excessive force by the police

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“Decisiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisiveness. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.

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