benefaction

American  

[ben-uh-fak-shuhn, ben-uh-fak-] / ˈbɛn əˌfæk ʃən, ˌbɛn əˈfæk- /

noun

1. an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed.

   He is known throughout the region for his many benefactions.

2. the benefit conferred; charitable donation.

   to solicit benefactions for earthquake victims.

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benefaction British  

/ ˌbɛnɪˈfækʃən /

noun

1. the act of doing good, esp by giving a donation to charity

2. the donation or help given

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Etymology

Origin of benefaction

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

Example Sentences

The University said it came to the decision to remove the family’s name after a review of its relationship with the Sacklers and their trusts, “including the way their benefactions to the university are recognized.”

From New York Times

But the full scale of Crow's benefactions has never been revealed.

From Salon

Calling himself a “venture philanthropist,” he expected his benefaction to bring more than a pat on the back and naming rights.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of experiencing a benefaction as a good turn, people sometimes regard it as a mere payment of what they are owed, for which no one deserves any moral credit.

From Salon

The Museum at Alexandria, likewise, would have been presented to the public as a religious benefaction from the king.

From Literature