benefaction

[ ben-uh-fak-shuhn, ben-uh-fak- ]

noun

1. an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed:

   He is known throughout the region for his many benefactions.

2. the benefit conferred; charitable donation:

   to solicit benefactions for earthquake victims.

benefaction

/ ˌbɛnɪˈfækʃən /

noun

1. the act of doing good, esp by giving a donation to charity
2. the donation or help given

Word History and Origins

Origin of benefaction¹

1655–65; < Late Latin benefactiōn- (stem of benefactiō ), equivalent to Latin bene bene- + fact ( us ) done ( fact ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of benefaction¹

C17: from Late Latin benefactiō , from Latin bene well + facere to do

Example Sentences

These chests were a kind of Mont de Piété, and to found them was at first the favourite form of benefaction.

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A second chaplain was subsequently added by the benefaction of one William de Homelyn.

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But though the most rigid economist might not have objected, would Burns have accepted such a benefaction, had it been offered?

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The history of the Philharmonic Societys benefaction may properly be completed at this point.

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I'll write to Whelpdale, and let him know that his benefaction has extended even to Sark.'

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