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benefaction

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

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.



benefaction

/ ˌbɛnɪˈfækʃən /

noun

  1. the act of doing good, esp by giving a donation to charity
  2. the donation or help given
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of benefaction1

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

Origin of benefaction1

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

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.'

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