Benefaction Definition
bĕnə-făkshən, bĕnə-făk-
benefactions
noun
benefactions
The act of conferring aid of some sort.
American Heritage
The act of doing good or helping others, esp. by giving money as a charitable donation.
Webster's New World
A charitable gift or deed.
American Heritage
The money or help so given.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Benefaction
Noun
Singular:
benefaction
Plural:
benefactionsOrigin of Benefaction
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Late Latin benefactiō benefactiōn- from Latin benefactus past participle of benefacere to do a service bene well deu-2 in Indo-European roots facere to do dhē- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin benefactiōnem, from benefacere (“to benefit”).
From Wiktionary
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