BENEFACTION

benefaction. Benefaction, n. a charitable gift, benefit, favor

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Ben′e‐fac″tion (�), n. [[L. benefactio, fr. benefacere to do good to one; bene well + facere to do. See Benefit.]] 1. 1. The act of conferring a benefit. Johnson.
2. 2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation.
Syn. — Gift; present; gratuity; boon; alms.