Associations to the word «Benevolence»

Wiktionary

BENEVOLENCE, noun. (uncountable) disposition to do good
BENEVOLENCE, noun. (uncountable) charitable kindness
BENEVOLENCE, noun. (countable) an altruistic gift or act

Dictionary definition

BENEVOLENCE, noun. Disposition to do good.
BENEVOLENCE, noun. An inclination to do kind or charitable acts.
BENEVOLENCE, noun. An act intending or showing kindness and good will.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke