noun
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swiftness; speed; quickness.
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the quality or an instance of acting in a dictatorial manner; domineering, overbearing behaviour.
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an action or device designed to deceive, cheat, outwit, etc.; artifice.
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an ability to do something, acquired through practice or learning; proficiency; skill.
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power of judging rightly and following the soundest course of action, based on knowledge, experience, understanding, etc.; good judgement; wisdom.