Found 2 items, similar to benefaction.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: benefaction
benefaction
n 1: a contribution of money or assistance
2: an act intending or showing kindness and good will [syn:
benevolence]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Benefaction
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.
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2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation.
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Syn: Gift; present; gratuity; boon; alms.
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