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benignancy

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be⋅nig⋅nant

  [bi-nig-nuhnt]
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–adjective
1. kind, esp. to inferiors; gracious: a benignant sovereign.
2. exerting a good influence; beneficial: the benignant authority of the new president.
3. Pathology. benign.
Origin:
1775–85; benign + -ant, modeled on malignant

Related forms:
be⋅nig⋅nan⋅cy  [bi-nig-nuhn-see] , noun
be⋅nig⋅nant⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. benevolent, benign, generous, charitable.
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be·nig·nan·cy   (bĭ-nĭg'nən-sē)   
n.   pl. be·nig·nan·cies
Benignity.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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