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Meaning of benevolence

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

benevolence

Pronunciation:/bəˈnɛvələns/

noun

Definitions

  1. Disposition to do good.

  2. Charitable kindness.

  3. An altruistic gift or act.

  4. A kind of forced loan or contribution levied by kings without legal authority, first so called under Edward IV in 1473.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/benevolence

Related words

benefactiongenerositybenevolentgoodwillkindnesscaringfriendlinesscompassion