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- DictionaryBen·e·fac·tion/ˌbenəˈfakSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a donation or gift: formal "an exceptional benefaction"
the act of benefiting; a benefit conferred; especially : a charitable donation… See the full definition
Benefaction definition: an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed. See examples of BENEFACTION used in a sentence.
the act of giving something, such as money, to help an organization, society, or person: Many of the artworks came to the museum through the benefaction of generous donors. The library is always grateful for the benefaction of supporters like you to keep its mission going. [ C ]
the act of giving something, such as money, to help an organization, society, or person: Many of the artworks came to the museum through the benefaction of generous donors. The library is always grateful for the benefaction of supporters like you to keep its mission going. [ C ]
Benefaction is the process or action of benefitting someone, particularly when you're motivated by kindness. When your neighbor is gravely ill and everyone on your street takes turns cooking meals for their family, that's a type of benefaction.
Definition of benefaction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ben·e·fac·tion. n. 1. The act of conferring aid of some sort. 2. A charitable gift or deed. [Late Latin benefactiō, benefactiōn-, from Latin benefactus, past participle of benefacere, to do a service : bene, well; see deu- in Indo-European roots + facere, to do; see dhē- in Indo-European roots .]
