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benevolence
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As a noun, benevolence means disposition to do good.
Meanings of benevolence
6 meaningsnoun
Disposition to do good.
Charitable kindness.
An altruistic gift or act.
An inclination to do kind or charitable acts
An act intending or showing kindness and good will
Similar: benefaction
Older and rare meanings (1)
UKhistoricalA kind of forced loan or contribution levied by kings without legal authority, first so called under Edward IV in 1473.
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benevolence around the world
UKA kind of forced loan or contribution levied by kings without legal authority, first so called under Edward IV in 1473.
Synonyms by meaning
noun: an act intending or showing kindness and good will
Oppositesmalevolence
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