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(bə nef′ə səns)

noun

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

Origin: ME < L beneficentia < benefacere: see benefaction

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noun

The state or quality of being kind, charitable, or beneficial.
A charitable act or gift.

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Origin: Latin beneficentia

Origin: , from beneficus, beneficent-, benefic; see benefic

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