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The definition of benevolence is a kind act or gift or the doing of kind things for others.

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An example of benevolence is a gift of money affording someone the opportunity to go to college.
An example of someone who had feelings of benevolence was Mother Theresa.

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See benevolence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an inclination to do good; kindliness
a kindly, charitable act or gift; beneficence
a forced loan formerly levied by some English kings on their subjects

Origin: ME & OFr < L benevolentia: see benevolent

See benevolence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.
a. A kindly act.
b. A gift given out of generosity.
A compulsory tax or payment exacted by some English sovereigns without the consent of Parliament.

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