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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In it, she reflects on how she found forgiveness and why she encourages open communication between victims and perpetrators of crime.
From BBC
An attorney for the driver thanked the family for their compassion and forgiveness, saying he is determined "to live a life that would make Jason Hughes proud", according to the BBC's US partner, CBS News.
From BBC
It added the "weaponisation of forgiveness" was something it saw "very often".
From BBC
Ensuring borrowers’ records are accurate can be particularly important since a correct repayment history is necessary to enroll in certain repayment plans and access many forgiveness programs, Gittleman said.
From MarketWatch
In front of Reverend Lemuel Clark, her family, and others she knew less well, Lizzie dropped to her knees and begged forgiveness for her doubts.
From Literature
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