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endowment definition

en·dow·ment (en do̵u′mənt, in-)

noun

  1. the act of endowing
  2. that with which something is endowed; specif., any bequest or gift that provides an income for an institution or person
  3. a gift of nature; inherent talent, ability, quality, etc.

Etymology: ME endouement

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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