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Webster 1913 Edition

Promptitude

Prompt′i-tude

,
Noun.
[F., fr. L.
promptitudo
. See
Prompt
,
Adj.
]
The quality of being prompt; quickness of decision and action when occasion demands; alacrity;
as,
promptitude
in obedience
.
Men of action, of
promptitude
, and of courage.
I. Taylor.

Webster 1828 Edition

Promptitude

PROMPT'ITUDE

,
Noun.
[L. promptus.]
1.
Readiness; quickness of decision and action when occasion demands. In the sudden vicissitudes of a battle, promptitude in a commander is one of the most essential qualifications.
2.
Readiness of will; cheerful alacrity; as promptitude in obedience or compliance.

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