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beneficenza — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • beneficence noun The practice of doing good, such as acts of philanthropy, kind deeds; or other acts which benefit someone else.
  • charity noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.

Senses

beneficenza is used for these senses in English:

  • beneficence An act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone else.
  • charity (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.

beneficence — full definition

  1. noun The practice of doing good, such as acts of philanthropy, kind deeds; or other acts which benefit someone else.
  2. noun Good or charitable character or behavior.
  3. noun A duty or obligation to act in the best interests of another, especially a patient or beneficiary.

charity — full definition

  1. noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
  2. noun Money, food, or other help given to people who need it.
  3. noun A kind, generous, and forgiving attitude toward other people.

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