Definitions for beneficence
bəˈnɛf ə sənsbenef·i·cence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. beneficencenoun

   doing good; feeling beneficent

2. beneficencenoun

   the quality of being kind or helpful or generous

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. beneficencenoun

   An act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else.)

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Beneficencenoun

   The practice of doing good; active goodness.

   Etymology: from beneficent.

   You could not extend your beneficence to so many persons; yet you have lost as few days as that excellent emperour. John Dryden, Juvenal, Dedicat.

   Love and charity extends our beneficence to the miseries of our brethren. John Rogers.

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1. beneficence

   Beneficence refers to the principle of performing acts of kindness, charity, goodness, and compassion, aiming to promote the well-being of others. In ethical context, it involves taking positive steps to help others or prevent harm to them. It is often associated with moral, ethical, or professional responsibility in fields like healthcare, where professionals must work for the benefit of their patients.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Beneficencenoun

   the practice of doing good; active goodness, kindness, or charity; bounty springing from purity and goodness

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1. Beneficence

   Beneficence is a bronze statue on the campus of Ball State University, located in Muncie, Indiana. It is referred to as "Benny" by the students.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Beneficence

   be-nef′i-sens, n. active goodness: kindness: charity: a beneficent gift.—n. Benefic′ency (obs.).—adjs. Benef′icent; Beneficen′tial.—adv. Benef′icently. [L. beneficentia.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Beneficence

   The state or quality of being kind, charitable, or beneficial. (from American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th ed). The ethical principle of BENEFICENCE requires producing net benefit over harm. (Bioethics Thesaurus)

Matched Categories

1. • Benevolence
   • Good

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of beneficence in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of beneficence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of beneficence in a Sentence

1. Sanskrit Proverb:

   In one short verse I here express The sum of tomes of sacred lore: Beneficence is righteousness, Oppression?s sin?s malignant core.

2. Austin Farrar:

   Knowledge, without common sense," says Lee, is "folly; without method, it is waste; without kindness, it is fanaticism; without religion, it is death." But with common sense, it is wisdom with method, it is power; with clarity, it is beneficence; with religion, it is virtue, and life, and peace.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=beneficence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Beneficence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=beneficence
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beneficence
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=beneficence
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=beneficence