benefaction
[ ben-uh-fak-shuhn, ben-uh-fak- ]
/ ˈbɛn əˌfæk ʃən, ˌbɛn əˈfæk- /
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Words nearby benefaction
Benedict XIII, Benedict XIV, Benedict XV, Benedict XVI, benef., benefaction, benefactive, benefactor, benefactress, benefactrix, benefic
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benefaction
/ (ˌbɛnɪˈfækʃən) /
noun
the act of doing good, esp by giving a donation to charity
the donation or help given
Word Origin for benefaction
C17: from Late Latin benefactiō, from Latin bene well + facere to do
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