First Known Use: 15th century
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beneficence
noun be·nef·i·cence \bə-ˈne-fə-sən(t)s\
Definition of BENEFICENCE
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: the quality or state of being beneficent
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Origin of BENEFICENCE
Latin beneficentia, from beneficus
Related to BENEFICENCE
- Synonyms
- alms, benefaction, contribution, charity, donation, philanthropy
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