forgiveness

[fer-giv-nis]

noun

1. act of forgiving; forgive; state of being forgiven.

2. disposition or willingness to forgive.

forgiveness

/ fəˈɡɪvnɪs /

noun

1. the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven

2. willingness to forgive

Other Word Forms

• preforgiveness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of forgiveness¹

before 900; Middle English forgifenesse, Old English forgifennys. See forgive, -ness

Example Sentences

The court used its newly fashioned "major questions doctrine" to stymie Biden's efforts at student loan forgiveness and environmental regulations, holding that Congress did not give him explicit authorisation to do so.

From BBC

“But I also hope they embrace that it’s a show about compassion, and ultimately, a show that’s really about forgiveness.”

From Salon

In cases involving married couples, Gondim said, there’s an automatic forgiveness for overstaying a visa, relief that Marques May would’ve been eligible for.

From Los Angeles Times

“I got my whole life ruined. No forgiveness and all of my work stolen and called a racist for time and eternity for racially misgendering someone,” she said Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is offering substantial pay, student loan forgiveness and other benefits, drawing the ire of some local officials already struggling to hire and retain recruits.

From Los Angeles Times

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