noun
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the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven
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willingness to forgive
Other Word Forms
- preforgiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of forgiveness
before 900; Middle English forgifenesse, Old English forgifennys. See forgive, -ness
Example Sentences
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Her story of forgiveness in the face of a heartbreaking tragedy has become a sell-out theatre show in both London and New York.
From BBC
Lee returned to Canada but Jones wrote her a letter, pleading for forgiveness.
From BBC
"We pray for the forgiveness of her soul and request everyone to offer prayers for her departed soul," the party said in its statement on Tuesday.
From BBC
It required immediately paying the money due, filing the correct tax forms to fix the mistake and asking for forgiveness for the penalties.
From MarketWatch
He often spoke of putting forgiveness ahead of censure and judgment.
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