Vigilance definition

vĭjə-ləns
The quality or state of being vigilant; watchfulness.
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Alert watchfulness.
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Vigilance is the state of constantly being watchful of potential dangers or threats.

An example of vigilance is when a security guard is always on alert, waiting and watching for something to happen.

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Noun

Singular:
vigilance
Plural:
vigilances

Vigilance Sentence Examples

  • The citizens organized a " vigilance committee " and hanged many of the outlaws.

  • Marriage required vigilance and maintenance.

  • This state of affairs did not escape the vigilance of Nebuchadrezzar.

  • Consular vigilance has also killed the once considerable slave trade.

  • An attempted attack on Antwerp was foiled by the vigilance of the Cardinal Infant.

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