vigilance

🇺🇸 /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/ 🇬🇧 /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/
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noun
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The quality of being watchful and careful, especially to avoid danger.

The police urged the public to show vigilance against pickpockets in the busy shopping area.

translation

n. The quality of being watchful and careful, especially to avoid danger.

Word Forms

Plural vigilances