1. the quality of doing good or being charitable; kindness in action
Usage: formal
2. a charitable act or gift
Usage: formal

Examples

• The wealthy family was known for their beneficence toward local charities.
• Her acts of beneficence included volunteering at the shelter every weekend.
• The hospital wing was built through the beneficence of anonymous donors.
• The king’s beneficence toward his subjects earned him great loyalty.
• Many beneficences were bestowed upon the community during the holiday season.
• The foundation’s beneficence has helped thousands of students attend college.