Meaning of the word proclivity in English

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proclivity

US /prəˈklɪv.ə.t̬i/
UK /prəˈklɪv.ə.ti/
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Noun

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing

Example:
He has a proclivity for getting into trouble.
The government's proclivity for secrecy has been criticized.