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benefaction

American  
[ben-uh-fak-shuhn, ben-uh-fak-] / ˈbɛn əˌfæk ʃən, ˌbɛn əˈfæk- /

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 British  
/ ˌbɛnɪˈfækʃən /

noun

  1. the act of doing good, esp by giving a donation to charity

  2. the donation or help given

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Etymology

Origin of benefaction

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

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