beneficence

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English beneficence, from Latin beneficentia. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /bəˈnɛf.ɪ.səns/ (US) IPA(key): /bəˈnɛ.fə.sən(t)s/ Hyphenation: ne‧fi‧cence === Noun === beneficence (countable and uncountable, plural beneficences) The practice of doing good, such as acts of philanthropy, kind deeds; or other acts which benefit someone else. Synonyms: kindness, benevolence, charity, generosity Good or charitable character or behavior. (law, medicine, ethics) A duty or obligation to act in the best interests of another, especially a patient or beneficiary. ==== Synonyms ==== See Thesaurus:goodness ==== Antonyms ==== ==== Coordinate terms ==== nonmaleficence ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === benefice good works