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   in·sist·ence

   /inˈsistns/

   noun

   • 1. the fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done: "his insistence on unilateral nuclear disarmament" Similar demandbiddingcommanddictateinstructionrequirementrequestentreatyurgingexhortationimportuninginformal:say-soarm-twistingliterary:behesthestassertiondeclarationcontentionstatementclaimproclamationannouncementpronouncementassuranceattestationaffirmationavowalavermentprofessionswearingemphasisstressrare:maintenanceasseveration

   Derivatives

   • 1. insistency noun

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