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Beneficence vs Reciprocity - What's the difference?

beneficence | reciprocity |

As nouns the difference between beneficence and reciprocity

is that beneficence is an act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else. while reciprocity is the characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.

beneficence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else.)

    • Antonyms

    * maleficence

    See also

    * benefice * good works

    reciprocity

    English

    Noun

    (reciprocity)
  • The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.
    • In a friendship, reciprocity occurs where the contribution of each party meets the expectations of the other party.
  • A reciprocal relationship.
  • A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
  • The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations.
  • (psychology) The responses of individuals to the actions of others.