Steadiness of behaviour (9)

I believe the answer is:

composure

(Other definitions for composure that I've seen before include "Coolness" , "State of calmness" , "Calm self-control" , "Calm state" , "tranquillity" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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