Meaning & use
valiance
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Courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger; valor.
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The soldiers were honored for their valiance during the siege.
Her valiance in speaking out against injustice inspired the whole community.
A note on using this word
A somewhat archaic or literary alternative to the more common 'valor', both derived from the Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong'.
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