benevolent

adj

Etymology: From Old French benevolent, borrowed from Latin benevolēns ("benevolent"). Displaced native Old English welwillende (literally well-wishing).

1. Having a disposition to do good.

   “Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent.”

   “Benevolence? vvhich ſhall I be benevolent to; or vvhich firſt? I am puſſell'd in the choice.”

2. Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
3. Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.

   “This bill was not a gift from a benevolent legislature; it was a victory for the community which worked for its passage.”