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virtue  

Definition

  • In political theory, the word virtue usually refers to the disposition or character traits appropriate to a citizen. Someone who takes the responsibilities of citizenship seriously, to the point of putting the common good ahead of his or her personal interests, is thus said to display civic virtue. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Theory; Virtue]

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