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Word of the Day - benignity

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benignity

/bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/
noun
benignities
mass noun
1 Kindness or tolerance toward others.
1.1 archaic count noun An act of kindness.

Origin
Late Middle English from Old French benignite or Latin benignitas, from benignus (see benign).

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Ben displayed benignity by supporting the busker's dignity. He left a generous "tip" after standing to listen through three songs. He hoped to marginally make up for the many who simply walked by.

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