ˈbenəˌfakshən, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin benefaction- benefactio, from Latin benefactus, past participle of benefacere to do good to (from bene well + facere to make, do) + -ion, -io -ion — more at bounty , do
1. : an act or action of doing good especially by generous donation
the benefactions of the American GIs to the … children of Korea — Hartford (Conn.) Times
2. : a charitable donation : grant , gift
this benefaction totals almost $5 million — Americana Annual