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benevolence

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benevolence
(in the Middle Ages) a forced loan or contribution exacted by English kings from their nobility and subjects


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To our family she has always been represented in softened colours by the benevolence of Mr.
Lady Susan by Austen, Jane View in context
But still the dispute concerning the justice of it remains; for some persons think, that justice consists in benevolence, others think it just that the powerful should govern: in the midst of these contrary opinions, there are no reasons sufficient to convince us, that the right of being master and governor ought not to be placed with those who have the greatest abilities.
A Treatise on Government by Aristotle View in context
It is not easy to forbear reflecting with how little reason these men profess themselves the followers of Jesus, who left this great characteristic to His disciples, that they should be known by loving one another, by universal and unbounded charity and benevolence.
A Voyage to Abyssinia by Lobo, Father View in context
 
 
 
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