Definition of Beneficence

1. Noun. Doing good; feeling beneficent.

Generic synonyms: Benevolence
Derivative terms: Beneficent
Antonyms: Maleficence

2. Noun. The quality of being kind or helpful or generous.
Specialized synonyms: Free Grace, Grace, Grace Of God
Generic synonyms: Good, Goodness
Attributes: Beneficent
Derivative terms: Beneficent
Antonyms: Maleficence

Definition of Beneficence

1. n. The practice of doing good; active goodness, kindness, or charity; bounty springing from purity and goodness.

Definition of Beneficence

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Beneficence

1. The ethical principle of doing good. Origin: L. Beneficentia, fr. Bene, well, + facio, to do (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beneficence

Benedict de Spinoza
Benedikt's syndrome
benefact
benefaction
benefactions
benefactive role
benefactor
benefactors
benefactress
benefactresses
benefacts
benefic
benefice
beneficed
beneficence
beneficence
beneficences
beneficent
beneficently
benefices
beneficial
beneficially
beneficialness
beneficiaries
beneficiary
beneficiate
beneficiate
beneficiated
beneficiates
beneficiating

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