noun
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generosity; bounty
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the quality or condition of being liberal
Other Word Forms
- overliberality noun
- preliberality noun
Etymology
Origin of liberality
1300–50; Middle English liberalite < Latin līberālitās. See liberal, -ity
Example Sentences
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The persecution of non-white refugees seems to be on the rise not just in countries with far-right governments, but in those previously known for their liberality.
From Salon
While commending the basic “liberality” of The Post, the schoolteacher noted that the paper seemed lately to be giving more prominence to incidents involving prejudice.
From Washington Post
Everyone in our community feels a complete sorrow for the sufferers, and the response to the Mayor’s proclamation for help will be spontaneous and of a liberality worthy of the great metropolis.
From Seattle Times
The latter group sees the inherent tension between liberality and fiscal prudence.
From Washington Post
“The experience of other countries shows that softness and liberality are allies of the coronavirus,” Mr. Zelensky said in a videotaped speech released Monday evening.
From New York Times
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