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forgiveness

/fɔːrɡɪvˈnɛs/ noun · British & US
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What does forgiveness mean?

noun

The act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven; the ability or willingness to forgive.

Example

"She found it difficult to extend forgiveness to her brother after what he had done."

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