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[fer-giv-nis]

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noun

act of forgiving; state of being forgiven.

disposition or willingness to forgive.

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

Related forms

pre·for·give·ness, noun

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Example Sentences

What follows is a list of state and federal programs that offer student loan forgiveness of some sort.

In reality, the student spent over an hour in my office begging me for forgiveness.

The silence is not the sound of forgiveness but of ice-cold contempt.

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What follows is a list of state and federal programs that offer student loan forgiveness of some sort.

In reality, the student spent over an hour in my office begging me for forgiveness.

The silence is not the sound of forgiveness but of ice-cold contempt.

They usually lay down facing the floor to ask for forgiveness while some people will whip their back.

Forgiveness is for the one who is forgiving and not the one who is being forgiving.

One outcome of debt forgiveness is building reputation around the world.

But forgiveness was not the chorus in every house of worship.

The call for debt forgiveness is unlikely to find any serious political support.

Federal loans are subsidised, and they offer better forgiveness and repayment provisions.

It is not a ski for the timid, as there is no forgiveness if riding in the backseat.

Surprisingly, forgiveness is granted and respect is elevated.

Christian ethics of agape and forgiveness were ways of overcoming resentment, not expressing it.

Real people confess how they have wronged others and why they seek forgiveness.

His support for debt forgiveness in the third world enraged many of his peers and won him some friends among the anti-capitalists.

Justice is a process of healing, repentance, forgiveness and acceptance.

After a fight and before forgiveness often comes an apology.

Lomax apart from many of his fellow prisoners of war is that he bears a measure of forgiveness.

In part this is because of a commodities boom and debt forgiveness.

Hope the mistake by the girl has been learned and she asks for forgiveness from all.

He apologized profusely for his comments and he has much to teach us about science and forgiveness.

The belief in the power of forgiveness and prayer can be a powerful force for good in human affairs.

Religion has the ability to bridge divides through empathy and forgiveness.

We can set aside our pride and egos and humbly ask for forgiveness.

Russia has long used energy prices and debt forgiveness to cajole or punish neighbours.

Forgiveness and retribution are entirely separate matters.

Then quote all of the scriptures about forgiveness and long suffering.

Forgiveness is still a good thing, but it can lead to some unintended consequences.

Some states are no longer guaranteeing loan forgiveness on certain kinds of student loans.

And so it is, up to a point, helped by debt forgiveness as well as the commodity boom:.

If he wants respect, he should ask for forgiveness and become a citizen the normal way.

Forgiveness of the faults of others is generally considered a sign of good character.

Forgiveness is a powerful antidote and may relieve her suffering.

Their countries have been graced with aid cash, debt forgiveness and political support.

Our expert answers reader questions about income based repayment plans and loan forgiveness for public service workers.

Sometimes it is better to ask forgiveness than permission.

In the presence of all the members of the family the father and son embraced and asked mutual forgiveness.

We also expanded loan forgiveness for those who enter public service and brought more transparency to the student loan process.

Story said, the inmates confessed their crimes and asked for forgiveness.

And there are more credible programs for loan forgiveness and income sensitive repayment and etc.

There is no forgiveness for those who plan so meticulously against innocent life wherever.

Crofton followed the couple there and endeavored to induce his wife to return home, promising forgiveness.

Jones has thought a lot about what forgiveness means, and she's had little choice in the matter.

Once a year, the eel-dealers go to the market temple to pray for continued good sight, and to ask forgiveness of the eel spirits.

It is message from a generation well-nigh vanished, an echo of antagonisms and forgiveness that form the stuff of history.

The fact that it is a subjective self-report measure does not buy it any extra forgiveness from.

Weapons delivery and ask for forgiveness will come sooner or later.

Fletcher said he asked forgiveness from his church and other spiritual leaders.

Hitch's been free to believe what he will, receive or reject forgiveness and a future.

Supposed authoritarians on the right acknowledge the importance of forgiveness and the ever-present possibility of redemption.

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forgiveness (fəˈɡɪvnɪs)

—n
1.	the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven
2.	willingness to forgive

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Word Origin & History

forgiveness

O.E. forgifennys; see forgive + -ness.

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