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Meaning of forgiveness in English
Pronunciation
/ˌfərˈɡɪvnəs/
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Noun
forgiveness
Etymology
Old English forgiefenes, from forgiefen (past participle of forgiefan ‘forgive’) + the noun suffix -nes
Definitions
1.
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
2.
the act of excusing a mistake or offense