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n. Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness.

n. Christianity The Calvinistic doctrine that those who have been chosen by God will continue in a state of grace to the end and will finally be saved.

n. Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

n. Persistent determination to adhere to a plan of direction; insistence.

n. The act of persevering; persistence in anything undertaken; continued pursuit or prosecution of any business, or enterprise begun.

n. Discrimination.

n. Continuance in a state of grace until it is succeeded by a state of glory; sometimes called final perseverance, and the perseverance of the saints. See Calvinism.

n. The act or habit of persevering; persistence in anything undertaken; continued pursuit or prosecution of any business or enterprise begun; steady persistency in any state or course of action: applied alike to good and evil.

n. In theology, continuance in a state of grace, leading finally to a state of glory: sometimes called final perseverance. See perseverance of the saints, below.

n. See perceiverance.

n. persistent determination

n. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

"Bolick says their perseverance is also due to the polarizing effects of the immigration debate."

determination    purpose    continuance    continuation   

perseverance of the saints   

persevere    perseverant   

Calvinism   

steadfastness    steadiness    persistence    pertinacity    constancy    discrimination    continuance   

adherence    appearance    clearance    coherence    disappearance    incoherence    interference    noninterference    reappearance   

fortitude    bravery    diligence    tenacity    endurance    courage    foresight    prudence    honesty    vigor