Professionalism

[prə'feʃ(ə)n(ə)lɪz(ə)m] or [prə'fɛʃənə'lɪzəm]

(noun.) the expertness characteristic of a professional person.

Typed by Jack--From WordNet

(n.) The following of a profession, sport, etc., as an occupation; -- opposed to amateurism.

Edited by Bonita