temerity

Definition

The audacity, boldness, or nerve to do something, especially in a way that is seen as reckless or foolishly confident.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'temeritas,' meaning rashness or recklessness, which itself stems from 'temere,' meaning blindly or by chance.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe nations that have the 'temerity' to engage in global trade, highlighting the irony that the bill treats basic international commerce as a bold or defiant act worth penalizing.

Tariff Legislation Honoring Lindsey Graham Is Abjectly Irresponsible

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