What is the disposition and tendency to preserve what is established; opposition to change; the habit of mind; or conduct, of a conservative called?
conservatism — The disposition and tendency to preserve what is established; opposition to change; the habit of mind; or conduct, of a conservative. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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