BENEFACTION


Meaning of BENEFACTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌbe-nə-ˈfak-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Late Latin benefaction-, benefactio, from Latin bene facere to do good to, from bene + facere to do — more at do

Date: 1635

1. : the act of benefiting

2. : a benefit conferred ; especially : a charitable donation

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