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Benefaction

Noun:

1. an act of doing good or performing a kind gesture.

Example sentence: The wealthy philanthropist made a generous benefaction to the local hospital.

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2. a donation, especially of money, goods, or services, made to a charitable or worthy cause.

Example sentence: The company's annual benefaction helped support the education of underprivileged children.

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3. an act of kindness or assistance intended to benefit someone.

Example sentence: My colleague's surprise benefaction saved me from missing an important deadline.

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Noun:

4. in ancient Roman law, a legal procedure in which an individual adopts another as their heir.

Example sentence: The senator chose to honor his loyal aide through the act of benefaction.

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5. (archaic) a favor or act of benevolence.

Example sentence: The king bestowed a benefaction upon the loyal knight.

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Related terms:

benefactor, beneficial, benevolent