Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Benevolent

Benevolent ({not transcribed}) , adjective

[Latin benevolens, -entis; bene well (adv. of bonus good) + volens, present participle of volo I will, I wish. See Bounty, and Voluntary.]

Having a disposition to do good; possessing or manifesting love to mankind, and a desire to promote their prosperity and happiness; disposed to give to good objects; kind; charitable.