Au-dā’cious, a.

a. [Fr. audacieuse, Lat. audax, from audere, to dare.]

1. Of a daring, fearless spirit; adventurous; intrepid; bold. [Rare.] As in a cloudy chair ascending, rides Audacious. Milton.
2. Contemning the restraints of law, religion, or decorum; presumptuous; impudent; insolent; bold in wickedness. “Audacious traitor.” “Such audacious neighborhood.” Milton.
3. Committed with, or proceeding from, daring effrontery or contempt of law. “Audacious cruelty.” “Audacious prate.” Shak.