benevolence benevolence /bəˈnɛvələns/

noun

1. An act intending or showing kindness and good will  ( benefaction , benevolence )
   an act intending or showing kindness and good will
   
2. An inclination to do kind or charitable acts  ( benevolence )
   an inclination to do kind or charitable acts
   
3. Disposition to do good  ( benevolence )
   disposition to do good