risibility

risibility
/riz'euh bil"i tee/, n., pl. risibilities.
1. Often, risibilities. the ability or disposition to laugh; humorous awareness of the ridiculous and absurd.
2. laughter.
[1610-20; < LL risibilitas. See RISIBLE, -ITY]

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