Forgiveness - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Forgiveness : (noun)
1: compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
2: the act of excusing a mistake or offense [syn: pardon]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Forgiveness : \For*give"ness\, n. [AS. forgifnes.] 1. The act of forgiving; the state of being forgiven; as, the forgiveness of sin or of injuries.

To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses. --Dan. ix. 9.

In whom we have . . . the forgiveness of sin. --Eph. i. 7.

2. Disposition to pardon; willingness to forgive.

If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. --Ps. cxxx. 3, 4.

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Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Forgiveness
	LucretiaCrosewb: The Secret of Forgiveness
	FemaleFatal: Forgiveness is Powerful - & it ain't easy for me to do so sometimes .
	iheartliza: RT @TheDailyLove: RT @V_Michaels: Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of the immense benefits to the one who forgives.

Forgiveness - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Example Usage of Forgiveness