beneficence (bɪˈnɛfɪsəns
)
Definitions
noun
- the act of doing good; kindness
- a charitable act or gift
Synonyms
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generosity,
love,
virtue,
goodness,
goodwill,
compassion,
kindness,
altruism,
benevolence,
helpfulness,
unselfishness,
liberality,
largesse or largess
Usage examples
Second, there is a somewhat weaker but still powerful duty of beneficence , our basic moral obligation to help other people.
Spiked (2004)But suggestions of federal beneficence are downplayed by the eight provinces that receive equalization -- all except Alberta and Ontario.
canada.com (2004)The phrase recreates the impression that the answer to the continent's woes is simply more beneficence from the white man.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)The colour of his eyes was a placid grey, beaming with beneficence.
, JOSIAH THE GREAT: The True Story of The Man Who Would Be King (2004)