noun as in strong fondness

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obstinacy, obduracy, tenacity

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Example:His obstinacy led to a failure in the negotiation.

Definition:the quality of being obstinate; determination to act as one chooses, regardless of advice or arguments.

From obstinacy

Example:The political factions’ obduracy has prolonged the conflict.

Definition:the quality of being obstinately resistant to persuasion, entreaty, etc.

From obduracy

Example:She showed remarkable tenacity in standing up for her rights.

Definition:the quality of being obstinately determined and persistent; resoluteness.

From tenacity