benefaction

== English == === Etymology === From Latin benefactiōnem, from benefacere (“to benefit”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /bɛnɪˈfakʃ(ə)n/ === Noun === benefaction (countable and uncountable, plural benefactions) An act of doing good; a benefit, a blessing. An act of charity; almsgiving. ==== Translations ====