What does beneficence mean?
Beneficence means The practice of doing good, such as acts of philanthropy, kind deeds; or other acts which benefit someone else..
Beneficence
/bəˈnɛf.ɪ.səns/ · noun
Meaning
The practice of doing good, such as acts of philanthropy, kind deeds; or other acts which benefit someone else..
Definitions by Sense
- The practice of doing good, such as acts of philanthropy, kind deeds; or other acts which benefit someone else.
- 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.
Example Sentences
Trump also promises to attack the sources abroad that he blames for the country’s malaise: economic interdependence, transnational criminals, traditional allies he sees as free riders on America’s long-running global beneficence.
Synonyms for beneficence
Antonyms for beneficence
Related Words
Word Forms
- beneficences
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for beneficence?
Common synonyms include goodness, kindness, benevolence, charity.
What is the opposite of beneficence?
Possible antonyms include cruelty, maleficence, malevolence, selfishness.
How do you use beneficence in a sentence?
Trump also promises to attack the sources abroad that he blames for the country’s malaise: economic interdependence, transnational criminals, traditional allies he sees as free riders on America’s long-running global beneficence.
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