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