courage of one's convictions

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1. 1

   Steadfast adherence to one's beliefs or principles, especially in the face of criticism…

   Steadfast adherence to one's beliefs or principles, especially in the face of criticism or other opposition.

   • "I prefer those who have the courage of their convictions, and who stand by them publicly."
   • Nance was eager to oblige, but she had the courage of her convictions and held her point.
   • [T]he courage of his convictions made him a conscientious objector to military service in the Second World War and underpinned half a century of conscientious humanitarian service thereafter.

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