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Munificence \Mu*nif"i*cence\, n. [Cf. L. munire to fortify.]
Means of defense; fortification. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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Munificence \Mu*nif"i*cence\, n. [L. munificentia: cf. F.
munificence.]
The quality or state of being munificent; a giving or
bestowing with extraordinary liberality; generous bounty;
lavish generosity.

Syn: Benevolence; beneficence; liberality; generosity;
bounty; bounteousness. See {Benevolence}.
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The virtues of liberality and munificence.
--Addison.
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