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beneficence

[ buh-nef-uh-suhns ]

noun

  1. the doing of good; active goodness or kindness; charity.
  2. a beneficent act or gift; benefaction.


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Other Words From

  • nonbe·nefi·cence noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of beneficence1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; French bénéficence, from Latin beneficentia; benefic, -ence
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Example Sentences

This is not, however, the result of cultural beneficence.

Outside the foundation, her personal beneficence was vast and eclectic.

Strictly speaking, though, Jackson’s words would also apply to an attempted bestowal of executive beneficence — such as loan forgiveness.

Accountability is a process to ensure that each action promotes equity and beneficence.

Both bright and strong, and largely unimpeded by clouds, the sun seemed almost luxuriant in its beneficence.

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