Meaning of BENEFACTION
| Pronunciation: | | 'benu`fakshun
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- [n] an act intending or showing kindness and good will
- [n] a contribution of money or assistance
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| | Synonyms: | | benevolence |
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| | See Also: | | benignity, contribution, donation, kindness | |
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| | Definition: | | \Ben`e*fac"tion\, n. [L. benefactio, fr. benefacere
to do good to one; bene well + facere to do. See {Benefit}.]
1. The act of conferring a benefit. --Johnson.
2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation.
Syn: Gift; present; gratuity; boon; alms.
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| | Related Terms: | | act of grace, act of kindness, alms, beneficence, benefit, benevolence, benignity, blessing, boon, charity, contribution, courtesy, favor, good deed, good offices, good turn, grace, kind deed, kind offices, kindly act, kindness, labor of love, manna, mercy, mitzvah, obligation, offering, office, service, turn |
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