benevolence

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Synonyms: benevolent, unbenevolence, benevolences

Antonyms: benevolent, unbenevolence, benevolences

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[disposition|Disposition]] to do [[good]].
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[charitable|Charitable]] [[kindness]].
3. {{lb|en|countable}} An [[altruistic]] [[gift]] or [[act]].
4. {{lb|en|UK|historical}} A kind of forced [[loan]] or [[contribution]] levied by [[king]]s without [[legal]] [[authority]], first so called under Edward IV in 1473.

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