LIBERALITY

liberality, liberalness

(noun) the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament

liberality, liberalness

(noun) an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

liberality (usually uncountable, plural liberalities)

The property of being liberal; generosity; charity.

A gift; a gratuity.

Candor.

Impartiality.

Source: Wiktionary


Lib`er*al"i*ty, n.; pl. Liberalities. Etym: [L. liberalitas: cf. F. libéralité.]

1. The quality or state of being liberal; liberal disposition or practice; freedom from narrowness or prejudice; generosity; candor; charity. That liberality is but cast away Which makes us borrow what we can not pay. Denham.

2. A gift; a gratuity; -- sometimes in the plural; as, a prudent man is not impoverished by his liberalities.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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