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munificence

 
Dictionary: Mu·nif·i·cence

n.

[Cf. L. munire to fortify.]
Means of defense; fortification. [Obs.] Spenser.

Mu·nif·i·cence
n.

[L. munificentia: cf. F. munificence.]
The quality or state of being munificent; a giving or bestowing with extraordinary liberality; generous bounty; lavish generosity.

Syn. -- Benevolence; beneficence; liberality; generosity; bounty; bounteousness. See Benevolence.

The virtues of liberality and munificence.
Addison.

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