Definition of Inveteracy

In`vet´er`a`cy
n.1.Firm establishment by long continuance; firmness or deep-rooted obstinacy of any quality or state acquired by time; as, the inveteracy of custom, habit, or disease; - usually in a bad sense; as, the inveteracy of prejudice or of error.
An inveteracy of evil habits that will prompt him to contract more.
- A. Tucker.
2.Malignity; spitefulness; virulency.


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