transcription, транскрипция: [ ȯ-ˈda-sə-tē ]
noun
( 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