BENEVOLENCE


Meaning of BENEVOLENCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bə-ˈnev-lən(t)s, -ˈne-və- ]

noun

Date: 14th century

1. : disposition to do good

2.

a. : an act of kindness

b. : a generous gift

3. : a compulsory levy by certain English kings with no other authority than the claim of prerogative

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.