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magnanimity

noun

  1. virtue
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/

noun

Etymology: From Middle French magnanimité, from Old French [Term?], from Latin magnanimitās.

  1. The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.

    ...and thirdly, I have I behaved exceedingly ill to you, and, consequently, feel it quite magnanimous not to hate you, which is the established rule on such occasions." "Pray, continue your magnanimity."

    The duke had not taken advantage of this, but Bonaparte had later rewarded his magnanimity by having him put to death.

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