n.
Pronunciation: o ̇ - ' da-s ə -t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Etymology: Middle English audacite, from Latin audac-, audax
Date: 15th century
1 : the quality or state of being audacious: as a : intrepid boldness b : bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints <had the audacity to defy his boss>
2 : an audacious act ― usually used in plural <her worst audacities did not seem to surprise him ― Edith Wharton>
synonyms see TEMERITY