What does beneficence mean?
Definitions for beneficence
bəˈnɛf ə sənsbenef·i·cence
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Princeton's WordNet
beneficencenoun
doing good; feeling beneficent
beneficencenoun
the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
Wiktionary
beneficencenoun
An act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else.)
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Beneficencenoun
The practice of doing good; active goodness.
Etymology: from beneficent.
You could not extend your beneficence to so many persons; yet you have lost as few days as that excellent emperour. John Dryden, Juvenal, Dedicat.
Love and charity extends our beneficence to the miseries of our brethren. John Rogers.
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beneficence
Beneficence refers to the principle of performing acts of kindness, charity, goodness, and compassion, aiming to promote the well-being of others. In ethical context, it involves taking positive steps to help others or prevent harm to them. It is often associated with moral, ethical, or professional responsibility in fields like healthcare, where professionals must work for the benefit of their patients.
Webster Dictionary
Beneficencenoun
the practice of doing good; active goodness, kindness, or charity; bounty springing from purity and goodness
Wikidata
Beneficence
Beneficence is a bronze statue on the campus of Ball State University, located in Muncie, Indiana. It is referred to as "Benny" by the students.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Beneficence
be-nef′i-sens, n. active goodness: kindness: charity: a beneficent gift.—n. Benefic′ency (obs.).—adjs. Benef′icent; Beneficen′tial.—adv. Benef′icently. [L. beneficentia.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Beneficence
The state or quality of being kind, charitable, or beneficial. (from American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th ed). The ethical principle of BENEFICENCE requires producing net benefit over harm. (Bioethics Thesaurus)
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of beneficence in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of beneficence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of beneficence in a Sentence
In one short verse I here express The sum of tomes of sacred lore: Beneficence is righteousness, Oppression?s sin?s malignant core.
Knowledge, without common sense," says Lee, is "folly; without method, it is waste; without kindness, it is fanaticism; without religion, it is death." But with common sense, it is wisdom with method, it is power; with clarity, it is beneficence; with religion, it is virtue, and life, and peace.
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