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ben·e·fac·tion

benefaction

pronunciation:
be n faek shn
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a good deed to the benefit of a person or institution, often a charitable organization.
similar words:
benevolence, charity, philanthropy
definition 2: the benefit so conferred, esp. a donation to charity.
similar words:
alms, charity, philanthropy