benefaction Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a contribution of money or assistance
  2. noun an act intending or showing kindness and good will
    benevolence.

WordNet

Ben`e*fac"tion noun
Etymology
L. benefactio, fr. benefacere to do good to one; bene well + facere to do. See Benefit.
Definitions
  1. The act of conferring a benefit. Johnson.
  2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation. Syn. -- Gift; present; gratuity; boon; alms.

Webster 1913