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liberality

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lib⋅er⋅al⋅i⋅ty

[lib-uh-ral-i-tee]
–noun, plural -ties.
1. the quality or condition of being liberal in giving; generosity; bounty.
2. a liberal gift.
3. breadth of mind.
4. broadness or fullness, as of proportions or physical attributes.
5. liberalism.

Origin:
1300–50; ME liberalite < L līberālitās. See liberal, -ity
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lib·er·al·i·ty   (lĭb'ə-rāl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. lib·er·al·i·ties
  1. The quality or state of being liberal or generous.

  2. An instance of being liberal.

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