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Qui vive

Qui vive Meaning & Definition
Qui vive Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Qui vive?

[n] condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Qui vive: alert

Related Terms | Find terms related to Qui vive:

See Also | preparation | preparedness | readiness | red alert

Qui vive In Webster's Dictionary

\Qui` vive"\ [F., fr. qui who + vive, pres. subj. of vivre to live.] The challenge of a French sentinel, or patrol; -- used like the English challenge: ``Who comes there?'' {To be on the qui vive}, to be on guard; to be watchful and alert, like a sentinel.

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