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   insistence

   /ɪnˈsɪst(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done: "Alison's insistence on doing the washing-up straight after the meal" Similar demandbiddingcommanddictateinstructionrequirementrequestentreatyurgingexhortationimportuninginformal:say-soarm-twistingliterary:behesthestassertiondeclarationcontentionstatementclaimproclamationannouncementpronouncementassuranceattestationaffirmationavowalavermentprofessionswearingemphasisstressrare:maintenanceasseveration

   Derivatives

   • 1. insistency noun

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