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benevolent definition

be·nevo·lent (-lənt)

adjective

  1. doing or inclined to do good; kindly; charitable
  2. characterized by or resulting from benevolence

Etymology: ME & OFr < L benevolens < bene, well + volens, prp. of velle, to wish: see will

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