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benevolences

benevolences is the plural of benevolence.

Meaning of benevolence

Noun

benevolence (countable and uncountable, plural benevolences)

  1. (uncountable) Disposition to do good.
    • gesture of benevolence
  2. (uncountable) Charitable kindness.
    • His acts of benevolence earned him great respect.
  3. (countable) An altruistic gift or act.
  4. (UK, historical) A kind of forced loan or contribution levied by kings without legal authority, first so called under Edward IV in 1473.

Questions about benevolences

What is benevolences the plural of?
Benevolences is the plural of benevolence.

Words near benevolences in the dictionary

  1. Beneventan
  2. Beneventana
  3. Beneventans
  4. Benevento
  5. benevolence
  6. benevolences
  7. benevolent
  8. benevolent absolutism
  9. benevolent assimilation
  10. benevolent assimilations
  11. benevolent dictator for life

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