beneficence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The practice of doing good, such as acts of philanthropy, kind deeds; or other acts which benefit someone else.
Good or charitable character or behavior.
A duty or obligation to act in the best interests of another, especially a patient or beneficiary.

/bəˈnɛf.ɪ.səns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-beneficence.wav /bəˈnɛ.fə.sən(t)s/

beneficence beneficences

From Middle English beneficence, from Latin beneficentia.

goodness kindness benevolence charity generosity

cruelty maleficence malevolence selfishness

benefice good works

beneffectance beneficential

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