Prōmpt'i-tūde, n.

(30), n. [Fr. promptitude, Sp. prontitud, It. prontitudine. See supra.]

1. Quality of being prompt; quickness of decision and action when occasion demands. “Men of action, of promptitude, and of courage.” I. Taylor.
2. Readiness of will; cheerful alacrity; as, promptitude in obedience or compliance.