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beneficence Definition

be·nefi·cence (bə nef′ə səns)

noun

  1. the fact or quality of being kind or doing good; charity
  2. a charitable act or generous gift

Etymology: ME < L beneficentia < benefacere: see benefaction

beneficence Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Christian: But true Christian beneficence is a fruit that grows, and is not tied on.
  • divine: Rather, the popular theme enables the poet to lament a time past when divine beneficence had been communicated through popular customs and traditions.
  • private: Present day provision for research work in this country is shockingly inadequate, depending chiefly on the capricious support of private beneficence.
  • unfailing: Monday 3rd June 2002 The Prime Minister believes in the unfailing beneficence of high tech.