Australian English Meaning of benevolence

benevolence

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Definitions and Meaning of benevolence in English

Wordnet

benevolence (n)

disposition to do good

an inclination to do kind or charitable acts

an act intending or showing kindness and good will

Webster

benevolence (n.)

The disposition to do good; good will; charitableness; love of mankind, accompanied with a desire to promote their happiness.

An act of kindness; good done; charity given.

A species of compulsory contribution or tax, which has sometimes been illegally exacted by arbitrary kings of England, and falsely represented as a gratuity.

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benetted => favoured, benet => benet, benempt => dispossessed, beneme => bona, benelux => Benelux,