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Definition forgiveness in British English

forgiveness noun

[uncountable] noun
/fə(r)ˈɡɪvnəs/
1

the action or feeling of forgiving someone

Example

When she realized what she had done, she begged his forgiveness.

Example

They are promoting a policy of peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

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Definition forgiveness in British English