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benefaction

[ ben-uh-fak-shuhn, ben-uh-fak- ]

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noun

an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed:
He is known throughout the region for his many benefactions.
the benefit conferred; charitable donation:
to solicit benefactions for earthquake victims.

benefaction

/ ˌbɛnɪˈfækʃən /

1655–65; < Late Latin benefactiōn- (stem of benefactiō ), equivalent to Latin bene bene- + fact ( us ) done ( fact ) + -iōn- -ion

C17: from Late Latin benefactiō , from Latin bene well + facere to do

These chests were a kind of Mont de Piété, and to found them was at first the favourite form of benefaction.

A second chaplain was subsequently added by the benefaction of one William de Homelyn.

But though the most rigid economist might not have objected, would Burns have accepted such a benefaction, had it been offered?

The history of the Philharmonic Societys benefaction may properly be completed at this point.

I'll write to Whelpdale, and let him know that his benefaction has extended even to Sark.'

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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