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benevolence: 1 n disposition to do good Antonyms: malevolence , malignity wishing evil to others Types: beneficence doing good; feeling beneficent Type of: love a strong positive emotion of regard and affection n an inclination to do kind or charitable acts Types: brotherly love , charity a kindly and lenient attitude toward people Type of: ...
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BENEVOLENCE definition: 1. the quality of being kind and helpful: 2. the act of giving money or help to people or…. Learn more.
The meaning of BENEVOLENCE is disposition to do good. How to use benevolence in a sentence. Did you know?
The noun 'benevolence' has its etymological origins in Latin and Old French.It can be traced back to the Latin word 'benevolentia,' which is a combination of 'bene,' meaning 'well' or 'good,' and 'volentia,' meaning 'wishing' or 'willingness.' 'Benevolentia' conveyed the idea of goodwill or the disposition to do good deeds for others.
Definition of benevolence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Benevolence definition: desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness. See examples of BENEVOLENCE used in a sentence.
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Benevolence definition: An inclination to perform kind, charitable acts. Now, whatever speculation may say as to God's purpose being necessarily universal benevolence, experience plainly shows us that our present happiness and misery depend upon our conduct, and are not distributed indiscriminately.
