(uncountable) The state of being benign. / (countable) A benign act.

comparative form of benign: more benign

benignity

Kind; gentle; mild. / (of a climate or environment) mild and favorable / (in combination) Not harmful to the environment.

(now rare) Kind; gracious; favorable.

The state or quality of being benign.

plural of benignity

plural of benignancy

(set phrase, often politics or public policy) A policy or strategy of deliberately taking no action concerning an issue, challenging situation, or other problem in the belief that this course will ultimately result in the best outcome possible.