Definition of "vigilance" []

• Alert watchfulness. (noun)

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• "The communications flag above the camp was green, emblazoned with the word "vigilance.""
• "Whether or not Mr. Trichet uses the code word "vigilance," indicating a rate increase in July, at the ECB's monthly news conference now seems almost a side issue."
• "The greenback abruptly changed course shortly before the U.S. trading day began, when European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet failed to invoke the word "vigilance" when speaking about inflation, denting expectations for quick interest-rate increases that would enhance the advantage of holding the euro over other major currencies."