endowment endowment

noun

() natural abilities or qualities  ( natural endowment, endowment, gift, talent )
natural abilities or qualities

the act of endowing with a permanent source of income  ( endowment )
the act of endowing with a permanent source of income
 his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time
his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time

the capital that provides income for an institution  ( endowment, endowment fund )
the capital that provides income for an institution