myüˈnifəsən(t)s, myəˈ-, ÷məˈ- noun
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Etymology: Middle French, from Latin munificentia, from munificus generous (from munus service, gift + -ficus -fic) + -entia -ence — more at mean
: the quality or state of being munificent : a giving or bestowing with extraordinary liberality : lavish generosity
the munificence of princes made possible the painting and sculpture of the Renaissance — Curt Stern