Benevolence

Good will; kindness; humanity. It is a broader word than "charity." 19 N. J. Eq. 307; 44 Conn. 60; 11 Mass. 267. In Old English Law. A voluntary gratuity given by the subjects to the king. Cowell. Benevolences were first granted to Edward IV.; but under subsequent monarchs they became anything but voluntary gifts, and in the Petition of Rights (3 Car. I.) it is made an article that no benevolence shall be extorted without the consent of parliament. The illegal claim and collection of these benevolences was one of the prominently alleged causes of the rebellion of 1640. 1 Bl. Comm. 140; 4 Bl. Comm. 436; Cowell.

A voluntary gratuity given by the subjects to the king. Cowell. Benevolences were first granted to Edward IV.; but under subsequent monarchs they became anything but voluntary gifts, and by the Petition of Rights (3 Car. I.) no benevolence shall be extorted without the consent of parliament. The illegal claim and collection of these benevolences was one of the prominently alleged causes of the rebellion of 1640. 1 Bla. Com. 140; 4 id. 436. The love of humanity; the desire to promote its prosperity or happiness. When used in a bequest with charity, it is synonymous. Saltonstall v. Sanders, 11 Allen (Mass.) 44G. See Charitable Uses.

The doing a kind or helpful action towards another, under no obligation except an ethical one. Is no doubt distinguishable from the words "liberality" apd "charity;" for, although many charitable institutions are very properly called "benevolent," it is impossible to say that every object of a man's benevolence is also an object of his charity. James v. Allen, 3 Mer. 17; Peli v. Mercer, 14 R. I. 448; Murdock V. Bridges, 91 Me. 124, 39 Atl. 475.

In public law. Nominally a voluntary gratuity given by subjects to their king, but in reality a tax or forced loan.

In old European law. freemen to their sovereign, as a sory contributions otherwise the

The doing a kind or helpful action towards another, under no obligation except an ethical one. Is no doubt distinguishable from the words “liberality” and “charity;” for, although many charitable institutions are very properly called “benevolent, ” it is impossible to say that every object of a man’s benevolence is also an object of his charity. 3 Mer. 17.

In public law. Nominally a voluntary gratuity given by subjects to their king, but in reality a tax or forced loan.

An extraordinary aid granted by freemen to the sovereign, nominally voluntary.

In old European law. An extraordinary aid granted by freemen to their sovereign, as a voluntary gratuity. Stwos Annals f^(i\. \ Robertson's Charles V.y Appendix, note xxxviii. The same name was retained after such contributions bad become compulsory. Id. ibid. Benevolences were introduced into England by Edward IV, as modes of raising money and were finally abolished by the Petition of Right, 3 Car. I., and by statute 1 W. & M. St 2, c. 2. 1 Bl. Com. 140. 4 Beeves' HisU Eng, Law, 127, 128..

Eng. law. was.an aid given by the subjects to the king under a pretended gratuity, but in reality it was an extortion and imposition. Fons ~ BEQUEST. A gift by last will or testament; a legacy, (q. v.) ' BESAILE or BESAYLE, domest. relations. The great grandfather, proavus. 1 Bl. Com. 186; vide Arle.;