Grace
There's an idea that's been on my mind a lot lately, and I should probably write a whole thing on it, but here's a short summary:
"Grace" is the recognition on the part of one who has been wronged that the violation was unintentional. Not accidental, but not intended. It's an acceptance that the intent of an act wasn't malicious, even if the act itself was harmful. Forgiveness for late payment because something came up is what the "grace period" on your credit card statement means.
