munificence
[ myoo-nif-uh-suhns ]
noun
the quality of being munificent, or showing unusual generosity: The museum's collection was greatly increased by the munificence of the family's gift.
Origin of munificence
1First recorded in 1400–50; from Middle French, from Latin mūnificentia; see munificent
- Sometimes mu·nif·i·cent·ness .
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