Munificence; bounty. That liberality is but cast away, which makes us borrow what we cannot pay.

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.

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: .

Candor; impartiality.