benevolence
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noun \bə-ˈnev-lən(t)s, -ˈne-və-\Definition of BENEVOLENCE
1
: disposition to do good
2
a : an act of kindness b : a generous gift
3
: a compulsory levy by certain English kings with no other authority than the claim of prerogative
See Examples of BENEVOLENCE
- <self-effacing as well as selfless, he refused all public acknowledgement of his many benevolences to the community>
- <her benevolence towards her employees was such that she actually let one live in her home temporarily>
First Known Use of BENEVOLENCE
14th century
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