beneficence
/bi'nefisəns/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being kind, helpful, or generous: "Beneficence" refers to the character or disposition of actively doing good for others, often involving generosity and kindness.
- An act of charity or a good deed: "Beneficence" can also refer to a specific action that benefits someone else, a charitable gift or deed.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The hospital was founded through the beneficence of a wealthy industrialist. (The hospital was established because of the generous charitable act of a wealthy industrialist.)
- Her life was marked by great beneficence towards the poor. (Her life was characterized by a strong quality of kindness and helpfulness toward the poor.)
Advanced Usage
- "Act of beneficence": a specific deed done to help others, often formally or significantly.
- The scholarship fund was a major act of beneficence by the alumni association.
- In ethical philosophy: "Beneficence" is a core principle in bioethics, meaning an obligation to act for the benefit of others.
- The doctor's decision was guided by the principle of beneficence.
Variants and Related Words
- Beneficent (adj): characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity.
- The beneficent ruler was loved by his people.
- Benefactor (n): a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
- An anonymous benefactor paid for the new library wing.
Synonyms
- Benevolence: the quality of being well-meaning; kindness.
- Charity: voluntary giving of help, typically money, to those in need; also, kindness and tolerance in judging others.
- Altruism: the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- Generosity: the quality of being kind and generous.
Antonyms
- Malevolence: the state or condition of having a wish to do evil to others.
- Miserliness: excessive desire to save money; extreme meanness.
- Selfishness: the quality or state of being concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Principle of beneficence: An ethical rule that one should help others further their important and legitimate interests.
- Public beneficence: Charitable acts or foundations intended for the good of the general public.
Noun
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the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
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doing good; feeling beneficent
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