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Benevolence

Benevolence, nominally a voluntary gratuity given by subjects to their king, but in reality a tax or forced loan,

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Benevolence

The disposition to do good good will charitableness love of mankind accompanied with a desire to promote their happiness

Le Roy (or la Reine) remercie ses bons sujets, accepte leur benevolence et ainsi le veut

Le Roy (or la Reine) remercie ses bons sujets, accepte leur benevolence et ainsi le veut. [The King (or the Queen) thanks his (or her) loyal subjects, accepts their benevolence,

Contract of benevolence

Contract of benevolence, a contract made for the benefit of one of the contracting parties only, as a mandate or deposit.

benevolous

Kind benevolent

VerbarManes

The benevolent spirits of the dead especially of dead ancestors regarded as family deities and protectors

paternalistic

Benevolent but sometimes intrusive used often of governments and the administration of large organizations See paternal government

Charitable

many objects which a layman might not consider to be included under that word, but it excludes some benevolent or philanthropic activities which a layman might consider charitable, Shaw, Public Trustee v. Day, (1957) 1 All ER

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