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noun
An act or attempt without any idea about what the result will be and that commits the chooser to consequences that matter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: leap of faith, act of faith, shot in the dark, stab in the dark
Antonyms: none provided
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