Benevolence(n.) The disposition to do good; good will; charitableness; love of mankind, accompanied with a desire to promote their happiness.
Benevolence(n.) An act of kindness; good done; charity given.
Benevolence(n.) A species of compulsory contribution or tax, which has sometimes been illegally exacted by arbitrary kings of England, and falsely represented as a gratuity.
Benevolent(a.) Having a disposition to do good; possessing or manifesting love to mankind, and a desire to promote their prosperity and happiness; disposed to give to good objects; kind; charitable.
Benevolous(a.) Kind; benevolent.

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