BENEFICENCE


Meaning of BENEFICENCE in English

n.

Pronunciation: b ə - ' ne-f ə -s ə n(t)s

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin beneficentia, from beneficus

Date: 15th century

1 : the quality or state of being beneficent

2 : BENEFACTION

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