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Fervour of Republican entering in civic style? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

alacrity

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'fervour of republican entering in civic style?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for alacrity that I've seen before include "Enthusiastic speed" , "prompt response" , "Briskness, liveliness" , "Eagerness, enthusiasm" , "Cheerful willingness" .)

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