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   en·dow·ment

   /inˈdoum(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the action of endowing something or someone: "he tried to promote the endowment of a Chair of Psychiatry" Similar fundingfinancingsubsidizingdonation of money forprovision of capital forbequest of money forestablishmentestablishingfoundationinstitutionsetting upinauguration
   • ▪ an income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone. Similar bequestbequeathallegacyinheritancegiftpresentbenefactionbestowalgrantawarddonationcontributionsubsidysettlementprovisiondevisehereditamenthistorical:almsrare:donative
   • ▪ a quality or ability possessed or inherited by someone. Similar qualitycharacteristicfeatureattributefacilityfacultyabilitytalentgiftstrengthaptitudecapabilitycapacity
   • ▪ a form of life insurance involving payment of a fixed sum to the insured person on a specified date, or to their estate should they die before this date: "an endowment policy"

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