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MAGNANIMITY
munificence, largess, largesse, magnanimity, openhandedness
(noun) liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
magnanimity (countable and uncountable, plural magnanimities)
The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul.
That quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objectives.
Source: Wiktionary
Mag`na*nim"i*ty, n. Etym: [F. magnanimité, L. magnanimitas.]
Definition: The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul; that quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objects.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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