Benefaction
(noun)
- The act of doing good or performing a service; a kind or helpful act.
- A gift or benefit bestowed on someone.
Origin:
From latin benefactiō, benefactiōnem ("a doing good, a benefit"), from benefactus ("beneficial"), past participle of benefacō ("i do good to").
Examples:
- His benefaction to the community was building a new school.
- The benefaction of the wealthy donor allowed the hospital to purchase new equipment.
- The benefaction of the government was to provide free education for everyone.
- His benefaction to the poor was providing food and shelter.
- The benefaction of the charity was to provide clean drinking water for the village.