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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Benignity \Be*nig"ni*ty\, n. [OE. benignite F. b['e]nignit['e], OF b['e]nignet['e], fr L. benignitas See {Benign}.] 1. The quality of being benign; goodness; kindness; graciousness. ``Benignity of aspect.'' --Sir W. Scott. 2. Mildness; gentleness. The benignity or inclemency of the season. --Spectator. 3. Salubrity; wholesome quality. --Wiseman. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: benignity n : the quality of being kind and gentle [syn: {benignancy}, {graciousness}] [ant: {malignity}, {malignity}]
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