munificence Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
    largess; largesse; magnanimity; openhandedness.

WordNet

Mu*nif"i*cence noun
Etymology
Cf. L. munire to fortify.
Definitions
  1. Means of defense; fortification. Obs. Spenser.
Mu*nif"i*cence noun
Etymology
L. munificentia: cf. F. munificence.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913