LIBERAL'ITY, n. [L. liberalitas. See Liberal.] 1. Munificence; bounty.That liberality is but cast away, which makes us borrow what we cannot pay.2. A particular act of generosity; a donation; a gratuity. In this sense, it has the plural number. A prudent man is not impoverished by his liberalities.3. Largeness of mind; catholicism; that comprehensiveness of mind which includes other interests beside its own, and duly estimates in its decisions the value or importance of each. It is evidence of a noble mind to judge of men and things with liberality.Many treat the gospel with indifference under the name of liberality.4. Candor; impartiality.
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