benevolence

Definition of Benevolence in English :

1. benevolence

disposition to do good

2. benevolence

an inclination to do kind or charitable acts

3. benefaction, benevolence

an act intending or showing kindness and good will

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Benevolence

noun

1. Also: benevolentness

inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity

2.

an act of kindness

3.

(in the Middle Ages) a forced loan or contribution exacted by English kings from their nobility and subjects

noun

1.

an inclination to do good; kindliness

2.

a kindly, charitable act or gift; beneficence

3.

a forced loan formerly levied by some English kings on their subjects

n.

1. An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts.

2.

a. A kindly act.

b. A gift given out of generosity.

3. A compulsory tax or payment exacted by some English sovereigns without the consent of Parliament.