benevolence
n. uncountablen. the quality of being kind and wanting to help others. It is a strong word for a person who is very generous and cares about the well-being of others.
n. the quality of being kind, generous, and helpful to others. Often implies a consistent or habitual disposition toward charity and goodwill.
The old man was known for his great benevolence.
The foundation was established through the benevolence of a wealthy industrialist who wanted to improve local education.
While the public admired his benevolence, critics questioned whether his charitable donations were intended to offset the environmental damage caused by his primary business ventures.
Circa 1400, original sense “good will, disposition to do good”, Old French benivolence from Latin benevolentia (also directly from Latin), literally “good will”, from bene (“well, good”) + volentia, form of volēns, form of volō (“I wish”), components cognate to English benefit and voluntary, more distantly will (via Proto-Indo-European).