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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Audacity

/ô-dăʹsĭti/ · Au·dac·i·ty · IPA /ɔˈdæ.sɪ.ti/
01 n. Daring spirit, resolution, or confidence; venturesomeness.
  1. 1.
    Daring spirit, resolution, or confidence; venturesomeness.
    “The freedom and audacity necessary in the commerce of men.” — Tatler.
  2. 2.
    Reckless daring; presumptuous impudence; -- implying a contempt of law or moral restraints.
    “With the most arrogant audacity.” — Joye.