[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

obduracy \ob"duracy\, n.
   the duality or state of being obdurate; invincible hardness
   of heart; obstinacy. "obduracy and persistency." --shak.
   1913 webster

         the absolute completion of sin in final obduracy.
                                                  --south.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

obduracy
     n : resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible
         syn: adamance, unyieldingness
see also:
adamance unyieldingness 

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