inveteracy noun. [ɪn'vɛt(ǝ)rǝsi] L17.
[from INVETERATE adjective & noun: see -ACY.]
The quality of being inveterate; the state of being entrenched or of long standing. Also, an instance of this; deep-rooted or long-lasting prejudice or hostility.

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