Benevolence

Noun

Definitions

1.NounDisposition to do good.

"gesture of benevolence; show benevolence; spirit of benevolence; She smiled with benevolence at the children."

2.NounCharitable kindness.

"His acts of benevolence earned him great respect."

3.NounAn altruistic gift or act.

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

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