nous 
/ˈnaʊs/ noun
/ˈnaʊs/ noun [noncount] Brit, informal : the intelligence and ability to make good judgments and decisions
▪ At least he had the foresight and nous [=common sense] to sell his stocks when he did.
▪ At least he had the foresight and nous [=common sense] to sell his stocks when he did.
