Meaning of the word temerity in English

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temerity

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

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

Example:
No one had the temerity to question his decision.
He had the temerity to ask for a raise after being late every day.