Hypertext Webster Gateway: "benefaction"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Benefaction \Ben`e*fac"tion\, n. [L. benefactio, fr. benefacere
to do good to one; bene well + facere to do. See {Benefit}.]
1. The act of conferring a benefit. --Johnson.
2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation.
Syn: Gift; present; gratuity; boon; alms.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
benefaction
n 1: a contribution of money or assistance
2: an act intending or showing kindness and good will [syn: {benevolence}]
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