Dictionary entry

Munificence (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.

The virtues of liberality and munificence. Addison.

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