A charitable gift or donation, or an act of kindness and generosity.
From Latin 'benefactio,' derived from 'benefactum' (well-done deed). The suffix '-tion' transforms the concept into a noun referring to the act or result of doing good.
Universities still have 'benefactions' listed on their websites—the word carries weight and formality that plain 'donation' doesn't, making generosity sound almost noble and historically significant.
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