noun
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generosity; bounty
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the quality or condition of being liberal
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of liberality
1300–50; Middle English liberalite < Latin līberālitās. See liberal, -ity
Example Sentences
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Liberality is thus distinguished from mercy and beneficence.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome
Liberality consists less in giving much than in giving at the right moment.
From Book of Wise Sayings Selected Largely from Eastern Sources by Clouston, William Alexander
Liberality may be carried too far in those who have children to inherit from them.
From Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
Everywhere in Ratisbon was his Liberality applauded; but, alas! the publicity that was given to his Donation speedily brought upon us a Plague and Swarm of Ravenous Locusts and Bloodsuckers.
From The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 2 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... by Sala, George Augustus
His literary character, 338-340 severe opinion of Hearne, 338 Liberality of religious sentiment, 109 Libraries.
From Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance by Dibdin, Thomas Frognall
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