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The inclination, especially in politics, to maintain the existing or traditional order.
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A political philosophy or attitude emphasizing respect for traditional institutions, distrust of government activism, and opposition to sudden change in the established order.
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The principles and policies of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom or of the Progressive Conservative Party in Canada.
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Caution or moderation, as in behavior or outlook.
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American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.