Mu*nif"i*cence , n. [L. munificentia: cf. F. munificence.]
The quality or state of being munificent; a giving or
bestowing with extraordinary liberality; generous bounty; lavish generosity.
The virtues of liberality and munificence.
Addison.
Syn. -- Benevolence; beneficence; liberality; generosity; bounty;
bounteousness. See Benevolence.
Mu*nif"i*cence (?), n.
[Cf. L. munire to fortify.]
Means of defense; fortification. [Obs.] Spenser.
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