Con″stan‐cy (?), n. [L. constantia: cf. F. constance. See Constant.] 1. The state or quality of being constant or steadfast; freedom from change; stability; fixedness; immutability; as, the constancy of God in his nature and attributes.
2. Fixedness or firmness of mind; persevering resolution; especially, firmness of mind under sufferings, steadiness in attachments, or perseverance in enterprise; stability; fidelity.
A fellow of plain uncoined constancy.
Shak.
Constancy and contempt of danger.
Prescott.
Syn. — Fixedness; stability; firmness; steadiness; permanence; steadfastness; resolution. See Firmness.