Benefaction
Pronunciation : Ben`e*fac"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. benefactio, fr. benefacere to do good to one; bene well + facere to do. See Benefit.]
Definition : 1. The act of conferring a benefit. Johnson.
2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation.
Syn. -- Gift; present; gratuity; boon; alms.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913