Benevolence
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
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.;