beneficence

Everyday

1. (formal) Doing good, being kind and generous to others. tree →
2. (formal, church) The goodness and kindness of God or of a generous person. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word in ethics, religion and exam texts. In ethics, beneficence means acting for the good of others, an important rule for doctors. Christians believe in the beneficence of God. Phrases: an act of beneficence, the beneficence of God.

Examples

• The hospital was built through the beneficence of a rich family. tree →
• Doctors follow the principle of beneficence, which means doing good for the patient. tree →
• Christians speak of the beneficence of God. tree →
• Her beneficence helped many poor children. tree →
• The story praises the king's beneficence. tree →
• Beneficence means more than not doing harm; it means helping. tree →
• The town remembered his beneficence with a statue. tree →
• All creation seemed to speak of beneficence and love. tree →

Note

Formal and rare; plain words: kindness, generosity, goodness. Related: beneficent, benefit, benefactor. Do not confuse with "benevolence" (wishing good), which is very close in meaning.