for·give·ness

[fer-giv-nis]
noun
1.
act of forgiving; state of being forgiven.
2.
disposition or willingness to forgive.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English forgifenesse, Old English forgifennys. See forgive, -ness

pre·for·give·ness, noun
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forgiveness (fəˈɡɪvnɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven
2.  willingness to forgive

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Forgiveness is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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Word Origin & History

forgiveness
O.E. forgifennys; see forgive + -ness.
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Example sentences
Surprisingly, forgiveness is granted and respect is elevated.
In reality, the student spent over an hour in my office begging me for
  forgiveness.
Forgiveness is a powerful antidote and may relieve her suffering.
We can set aside our pride and egos and humbly ask for forgiveness.
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