Mu*nif"i*cence (?), n. [Cf. L.
munire to fortify.] Means of defense;
fortification. [Obs.] Spenser.
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.
The virtues of liberality and
munificence.
Addison.
Syn. -- Benevolence; beneficence; liberality; generosity;
bounty; bounteousness. See Benevolence.