benefaction

ben·e·fac·tion  (bn-fkshn, bn-fk-)

n.

1. The act of conferring aid of some sort.

2. A charitable gift or deed.

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[Late Latin benefacti, benefactin-, from Latin benefactus, past participle of benefacere, to do a service : bene, well; see deu-² in Indo-European roots + facere, to do; see dh- in Indo-European roots.]

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bene·factive (-tv) adj.

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benefaction

Noun

1. the act of doing good, particularly donating to charity

2. the donation or help given [Latin bene well + facere to do]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	benefaction - a contribution of money or assistance donation, contribution - a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
	2.	benefaction - an act intending or showing kindness and good will benevolence benignity, kindness - a kind act