English English Dictionary
Result for Benevolence
Benevolence
(n.)
The disposition to do good; good will; charitableness; love of mankind, accompanied with a desire to promote their happiness.
Benevolence
(n.)
An act of kindness; good done; charity given.
Benevolence
(n.)
A species of compulsory contribution or tax, which has sometimes been illegally exacted by arbitrary kings of England, and falsely represented as a gratuity.