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Benefaction

Benefaction Meaning & Definition
Benefaction Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Benefaction?

[n] an act intending or showing kindness and good will
[n] a contribution of money or assistance

Synonyms | Synonyms for Benefaction: benevolence

Related Terms | Find terms related to Benefaction: 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

See Also | benignity | contribution | donation | kindness

Benefaction In Webster's Dictionary

\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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